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Our Policies

Policies and procedures, including corporate policies, and policies and guidelines relating to our functions and responsibilities.

Document Title	Overview
CEO Instruction - Breaches of the Code of Conduct	This instruction outlines the procedures taken when there has been a suspected breach of the code of conduct.
CEO Instruction - Travel	Explains employee responsibilities when undertaking or approving travel for official business.
CEO Directions - Declarations of private interests	Identifies employee responsibilities for disclosing private interests if through their official duties, a conflict of interest is apparent.
CEO Direction - Gifts and benefits	Explains employee obligations when offered or in receipt of gifts or benefits during the course of their employment.
CEO Direction - Disclosure of official information	Explains the rules for disclosure of official information, particularly to Parliamentarians.
CEO Direction - Cabcharge e-tickets	Outlines obligations for the issue and use of Cabcharge vouchers. The direction also explains control of accountable documents.
CEO Direction - Corporate credit card	Explains responsibilities for the issue and use of Comcare corporate credit cards.
CEO Directions - Conflict of interest	Explains what are an employee's obligations where their personal interests may be or perceived to be in conflict with their official duties.
CEO Directions - Outside employment	Describes employee obligations to be addressed before undertaking employment outside of Comcare.
CEO Directions - Protective security	Outlines Comcare’s approach to physical and personnel security.
CEO Instructions - Risk management	Explains Comcare’s risk management objectives and introduces the risk management toolkit.
CEO Instruction - Procurement	Provides a summary of Comcare's Procurement Framework.
CEO Instruction Whistleblowing	This instruction sets out the policy in relation to the reporting of suspected behaviour that is not consistent with the Code of Conduct or represents misuse or management of Commonwealth resources.
Media policy	This instruction specifies who is authorised to deal with the media and how to draft media releases.
Investment Policy	Outlines governance arrangements and strategy in relation to Comcare's investments
Accounting Policy - capitalisation of assets	Sets out the capitalisation requirements for Comcare's assets including capital works projects
Accounting Policy - impairment of assets	Sets out impairment testing requirements for Comcare's assets
Accounting policy - Capitalisation of software and intangible assets	Sets out the capitalisation requirements for Comcare's software and intangible assets
Comcare Asset Management Policy	This document specifies the policy relating to Comcare’s operating assets and covers the purchase, use, management and disposal of all such assets.
Comcare financial policy – moneys received via mail	The purpose of the policy is to ensure that all moneys (mainly cheques) received through the post or by courier are properly safeguarded and promptly banked.
Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources	Describes employee obligations in relation to the use of desktop computers, servers, phones, business systems, printing, e-mail and Internet access.
Comcare Enforcement Policy	The purpose of this Enforcement Policy is to explain the investigative and enforcement provisions of the OHS Act and the principles that govern how these will be applied.
Standard Operating Procedure for the Conduct of the Workplace Bullying Prevention Unit	This internal document provides guidance for the operation of the Workplace Bullying Prevention Unit and inspectors responding to bullying events and allegations.
Standard Operational Policy and Procedure for Regional Education, Prevention and Stakeholder Engagement: Connecting Locally, Regional Stakeholder Engagement Group, HSR/OHS Practioner's Best practice Forums. Cooperative Compliance Plan.	This internal document is intended to provide a framework for Regional Education, Prevention and Stakeholder Engagement when engaging with stakeholders.
Immediate Service Delivery Response Capability Operating Policy and Procedure	This document details how Comcare response to urgent need to go out or take action in an OHS incidence. previously known as "on-call' It is focused on investigators, Inspectors and RSD internal use.
Reward and Recognition policy	This policy aims to reinforce many of the priorities outlined in the Comcare People Plan and provides a framework to: Retain high performing staff, Encourage greater teamwork, cooperation and pride in our organisation, Promote innovative thinking and init
Comcare's Probation Policy	Section 22 of the Public Service Act, 1999 (‘the Act’) enables the engagement of new employees to be made subject to conditions. Probation is one of those conditions. This policy supersedes Comcare’s previous probation policy, providing up-to-date guidance on the probation process within Comcare. It applies to the engagement of both on-going and non-ongoing (non-SES)
Official hospitality	Explains Comcare’s policy on expenditure on meals or entertainment for a purpose consistent with Comcare’s business objectives.
Decision to Intervene Policy	Policy