Attorney-General's Department
Job reference:
******
Location:
**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Classification:
ASO8
Salary Range:
$111,870- $119,994 +
Superannuation
Duration:
Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Number of Positions Available:
1
Closing Date:
11:30pm, Monday, 17 August ****
About the
Opportunity
Deliver an effective dispute resolution service within the
principles of the relevant legislation, with clear operating
processes, policies and practices and KPIs.
Establish and maintain systems of prioritising, allocating
and coordinating the state-wide DRS services.
Prioritise matters according to risk and sensitivity and
appropriately allocate to team members.
About the
Business
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is an independent
statutory office that promotes and protects the rights and autonomy
of adults who may require support with decision‐making. The Office
operates within a human‐rights‐based and legislative framework,
including the Guardianship and Administration Act ****, Mental
Health Act ****, Advance Care Directives Act ****, and the Consent
to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act ****, National
Standards for Public Guardianship (Australian Guardianship and
Administration Council), and United Nations Convention of the
Rights of Persons with Disability.
For more information about the Attorney-General's Department and
also The Office of the Public Advocate, please visit /
and Office of the Public
Advocate | Office of the Public Advocate
Special Conditions for
Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate
clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants
will be provided further information if an interview is requested.
Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under




any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so
will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver's licence
(equivalent to minimum class C).
Additional
Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and
Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via
the link below. For more information please download the Job
Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is
not covered by this website please contact Anne Gale, Public
Advocate, The Office of the Public Advocate
on ************ or ******
Click Apply and follow
the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General's Department
values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a
supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged
to apply.
The South Australian public sector
supports flexible ways of working including part-time working
arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse
and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities
for more South Australians.
We are committed to making
reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free
recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any
support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at
the time of application via the contact above or our website
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Applications close:
17/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Job Application Pack.pdf
- Manager Dispute Resolution and Education Service July **** .pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and adaptable ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Manager Dispute Resolution Services Information Education & Customer Services (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney-General'S Department South Australia
📍 Adelaide