Media Policy

Policy statement 

This policy is intended to help staff make appropriate decisions about communication with the media, including the use of social media such as blogs, wikis, social networking websites, podcasts, forums, message boards, or comments on web-articles, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram etc 

This policy outlines the standards we require staff to observe when using social media, the circumstances in which we will monitor your use of social media and the action we will take in respect of breaches of this policy. 

This policy does not form part of any contract of employment and it may be amended at any time. 

Who is covered by the policy?  

This policy covers all individuals working at all levels and grades, including senior managers, officers, directors, employees, consultants, contractors, trainees, homeworkers, part-time and fixed-term employees, casual and agency staff and volunteers (collectively referred to as staff in this policy). 

The scope of the policy 

All staff are expected to comply with this policy at all times to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and interests of our company and our services, employees, partners, customers, and competitors. 

Breach of this policy may be dealt with under our [refer to your Disciplinary Procedure] and, in serious cases, may be treated as gross misconduct leading to summary dismissal. 

Responsibility for implementation of the policy 

The Director has overall responsibility for the effective operation of this policy. 

The Director is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the operation of this policy and making recommendations for changes to minimise risks to our operations. 

All staff are responsible for their own compliance with this policy and for ensuring that it is consistently applied. All staff should ensure that they take the time to read and understand it. Any breach of this policy should be reported to the Director 

Questions regarding the content or application of this policy should be directed to the Director.

Using social media sites in our name 

Only the [position of relevant persons] is/are permitted to post material on a social media website in our name and on our behalf. Any breach of this restriction will amount to gross misconduct. 



Review date; 09/06/2026