Senior Guardian ) - Office of the Public Guardian

This position contributes to the operation of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 by acting as a delegated guardian and assisting the Public Guardian to promote the rights and dignity of persons with a disability, to strengthen their position in society and reduce their exploitation, abuse and neglect. The position assists the Public Guardian to foster the provision of services and facilities for persons with a disability.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of versatile working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

- Assist the Public Guardian by acting as guardian or occasionally as administrator for persons with impaired decision-making ability and advocate on their behalf when the Public Guardian is appointed by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TasCAT).
- Undertake and support decision making for adults where the Public Guardian is appointed, ensuring that delegated decision making processes comply with the legislative framework of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 and any other relevant legislation.
- Make applications to the Tribunal as appropriate, primarily for the appointment of a guardian or an administrator or for the review of a guardianship or administration order.




- Submit reports on any matters referred to the Public Guardian by the Tribunal and intervene, as appropriate, in any proceedings before the Tribunal.
- Seek assistance in the best interests of any person with impaired decision-making ability from any Government department, institution, welfare organisation or service provider and influence systemic change in policies and procedures for people with impaired decision‑making ability.
- Assist the Public Guardian to arrange, co-ordinate and promote informed public awareness and understanding of the rights of people with impaired decision‑making ability and provide authoritative advice, including policy advice, on guardianship issues and the rights of people with impaired decision‑making ability.
- Work effectively as a team member and provide mentoring and guidance to guardians and others within the team to ensure that the quality of services provided is to the required standard.
- Assist the Public Guardian to investigate complaints or allegations of inappropriate guardianship, exploitation, abuse or neglect of persons with impaired decision‑making ability.
- Participate in an after‑hours on-call emergency service. Assist with emergency investigations at short notice.
- Assist the Public Guardian to investigate, report and make recommendations to the Minister on any aspect of the Act.

Qualifications

- Valid current driver’s licence.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Pre-employment Checks

- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.

Employment type

Permanent, full-time

Region

South

Location

Hobart

Award / Classification

General Stream Band 6 - Tasmanian State Service Award

Salary: $112,990 to $127,715 per annum.

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📌 Senior Guardian (357474) - Office of the Public Guardian (Hobart)
🏢 Tasmanian Government
📍 Hobart