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Probity in practice




In-house Enquiry


This course is also available for in-house delivery. For more information please contact the Learning team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected] for a quote.

Course Overview


NSW Public Sector procurement and contracting staff as well as those in finance and administrative roles have key responsibilities to ensure that probity is maintained.

Defined as ‘complete and confirmed integrity, uprightness and honesty’, probity is evidence of ethical behaviour in a process, and contributes to sound procurement processes that give equal opportunities to all participants. The workshop will equip participants with an understanding of the essential aspects of ethics and probity and how they apply in practice. It has been developed in consultation with the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Probity Statement by Philip Gardner - Deputy Secretary, Commercial - NSW Treasury


The importance of probity by Michelle Robinson - Manager, Procurement Contracts and Supplier Relationship - NSW Treasury

Program Outline


  • Understanding Ethics (Essential knowledge to inform practice)
  • The Probity Environment (The idiosyncrasies of the NSW Public Sector)
  • Legal Framework
  • Case Study review
  • Specific Procurement Processes
  • Role of ICAC
  • Probity Sensitive Areas and Issues
  • Embedding Probity Through Leadership, Systems and Culture.

NSW Public Sector Framework Capabilities


This course is targeted at Adept to Advanced level. The following behaviours from the framework are covered:

Personal Attributes: Act with Integrity

  • Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way and encourage others to do so.
  • Demonstrate professionalism to support a culture of integrity within the team/unit.
  • Set an example for others to follow and identify and explain ethical issues.
  • Ensure that others understand the legislation and policy framework within which they operate.
  • Act to prevent and report misconduct, illegal and inappropriate behaviour.
  • Model the highest standards of ethical behaviour and reinforce them in others.
  • Represent the organisation in an honest, ethical and professional way and set an example for others to follow.
  • Ensure that others have a working understanding of the legislation and policy framework within which they operate.
  • Promote a culture of integrity and professionalism within the organisation and in dealings external to government.
  • Monitor ethical practices, standards and systems and reinforce their use.
  • Act on reported breaches of rules, policies and guidelines.


Enquiries: For more information on our learning programs, please contact the IPAA NSW Learning Team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected].
 
Terms and Conditions
Payments

Payment is required prior to attending the event or course. Please contact an IPAA NSW staff member if an exception is required.

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Cancellation policy - Events
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the event – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the event – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the event are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the start date – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the start date – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the start date – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the start date are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses
  • Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend and event or course, 100% of the fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.
Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full.
  • Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty if nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. Transferring from a member to a non-member will result in a fee increase in line with the non-member course fee.
Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses 
  • Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.
We may in our discretion waive cancellation charges in exceptional circumstances, but we will not waive cancellation charges on account of work commitments.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration fee will be refunded.

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