Opportunity to gain experience in a challenging statutory setting
Represent and advocate for clients, working across sectors within the Act
Work within a legislative framework to advocate for individuals
Role Details
The primary purpose of the Advocate/Guardian is to act as a delegated guardian for protected people under the principles of the Guardian and Administration Act **** (the Act).
The Advocate/Guardian is to ensure that all decisions are made in accordance with section 5 principles within the Act, which guide the way in which decisions are made for protected people.
This recruitment process relates to our need to fill a number of Advocate/Guardians roles on a casual basis during the next 12 months.
Applicants will be advised if successful, and will go into the pool for consideration of casual roles that may arise.
Allied health qualifications essential.
Special Conditions
National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
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).
We are seeking to establish a committed casual pool of persons for the role of Advocate/Guardian in AHP1 and AHP2.
Casual roles may be available for up to twelve months, during which time temporary appointments may become available.




Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel will be required.
The work will require participation in after hours on-call roster, which may apply to periods covering daytime, overnight and/or weekends.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the adaptable working arrangements for this role.
For more information, please see attached Job & Person Specification.
The Office of the Public Advocate is an independent statutory Office of the South Australian Government.
This office exists to promote the rights and interests of people who may need assistance with decision making.
Public Advocate promotes rights through delivering our services.
Services includes giving advice, finding alternatives to guardianship, advocacy, investigations, and acting as guardian of last resort.
The Office is guided by the principles and requirements of the key legislation and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The duties may be varied within the AHP1-AHP2 classifications commensurate with the successful candidate's skills and experience.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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📌 Delegate Guardianship Services (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department – Official
📍 Adelaide