Our values

The values at DPC highlight our commitment to professional conduct and exemplary quality of work. Building our internal capability and improving processes and systems that support our people and their work is crucial to achieving our objectives.

Leadership

We lead by example. We strive to create positive and productive working relationships.

True leaders are willing to listen to, recognise and value what people have to offer. They foster the development of new ideas, encourage debate and the pursuit of higher levels of knowledge and skill.

Effective leaders step forward from every organisational position, they lead by example. Above all, strong leaders are fair and impartial, able to support and assist their colleagues to reach their full potential.

Integrity

We work to serve the public good. We uphold ideals of openness and honesty, and stand by what we believe is right.

Mutual trust and respect is the basis for all good working relationships. In an environment where these qualities are upheld, individuals enjoy the freedom to explore ideas and develop strategies for the common good.

People willingly take responsibility for their actions, and are empowered to provide considered and impartial advice - without fear or favour - to ensure the best outcomes for government.

Collaboration

We are team players. We seek, encourage and value the contribution and skills of the people with whom we work.

Our strength lies in working together. We are committed to sharing our knowledge, communicating openly and building strong, collaborative relationships.

We actively cultivate co-operative working partnerships with our immediate colleagues, with those in other branches and departments, and with other stakeholders.

Innovation

We value creativity. We are open to new ideas and different approaches that will achieve the best results.

Flexibility is the key to innovation: it gives people the freedom to discover new ways of thinking and to explore new approaches.

A workplace that supports creative risk-taking and that values divergent thinking is dynamic, alert and relevant. It ensures that people continually strive to achieve best outcomes.