Assistant Public Guardian – Operations – Aboriginal Targeted

- Ongoing full-time vacancy. 35 hours per week.
- Location: Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
- Clerk Grade: Level 11/12. Base salary $154,231p.a. to $178,369 p.a. plus 12% superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Be part of a culturally secure workplace that respects and celebrates Aboriginal identity, values, and traditions.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, this is a targeted role and we strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. The agency supports the NSW Trustee, the Public Guardian and the Commissioner of Dormant Funds to carry out their statutory functions. We do this by providing a range of customer-centred services, including Will-making, trustee, financial management and guardianship services, including some for the state’s most vulnerable people.

We support over 50,000 customers annually and manage almost seven billion dollars in customer assets. A NSW government agency within the Communities and Justice Portfolio, our services help support and protect people at critical moments in their lives.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team The Public Guardian can be appointed by a court or tribunal to make health and lifestyle decisions for people who are unable to on their own, or with support. These include decisions such as where a person might live, their medical and dental treatment, health care, and other services. It also provides information and support to private and enduring guardians, service providers and the wider community.

- Service Delivery operational teams provide our core guardianship service across the state.

- Practice and Strategy teams provide systemic advocacy, stakeholder engagement and support both customers and employees in their practice of guardianship.

- Establishment and Quality Assurance teams provide responsive onboarding for new guardianship matters.

About the role As Assistant Public Guardian – Operations, you will provide senior leadership and strategic direction across Public Guardian operations to support the delivery of high-quality, consistent and customer-focused guardianship services.

You will lead and develop teams, manage operational priorities, oversee staffing and budget resources, and ensure services are delivered in line with legislation, policy, practice standards and organisational objectives. The role also provides high-level advice to the Public Guardian and senior leaders on complex,



sensitive and contentious guardianship matters, while driving quality assurance, continuous improvement, service modernisation and strong stakeholder collaboration.

This is a key leadership role for someone who can balance strategic priorities with operational delivery, support staff through complex human service matters, and contribute to improved outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people in NSW.

For more information about the position, view the role description

About you

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with strong judgement, integrity and a commitment to delivering quality public services. You will bring experience leading multidisciplinary or dispersed teams in a complex human service, legal, health, disability, advocacy or related environment.

You will have the ability to manage sensitive and complex matters, provide clear and practical advice to senior stakeholders, and support teams to deliver consistent, ethical and customer-focused services. You will be confident working with legislation, policies and practice standards, and able to identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- demonstrated experience leading and managing teams in a complex service delivery environment
- the ability to solve complex human service issues and make sound decisions in sensitive or high-risk matters
- sound understanding of guardianship practice, advocacy and services accessed by vulnerable people
- experience driving quality assurance, continuous improvement and consistent practice standards
- highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- the ability to manage competing priorities, resources and projects to deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes
- a degree and/or significant equivalent experience in social work, health, behavioural sciences, law or a related discipline
- the ability to travel throughout NSW and undertake after-hours responsibilities to provide support and delegated decision-making on a rotational basis.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Essential requirements

- As per role description.

What we offer NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

- work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
- various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
- career development including study leave and acting opportunities




- access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website. How to apply To apply for this role:

- complete the online application
- submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role

Answer the following targeted questions when prompted within the application form (Maximum, 500 words each) Targeted Question 1: Describe your experience leading and managing dispersed or multidisciplinary teams in a complex service delivery workplace. How did you maintain quality, consistency and staff engagement across the team?

Targeted Question 2: Provide an example of a complex, sensitive or high-risk human services matter you have managed. How did you apply legislation, policy or practice standards to support sound decision-making and achieve an appropriate outcome?

To be eligible for ongoing employment in NSW Trustee and Guardian, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.

Read: writing your job application for tips on the application process.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice applications and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 5 October 2026

For enquiries about the role, please contact Hiring Manager, Catherine Turnbull, Public Guardian via email [email protected] For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor Hina Maudarbocus, Talent Advisor on [email protected]

Aboriginal Candidate support: Our Aboriginal Advocacy Officer, Calita Murray is available to provide support throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like assistance.

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 – Employment of eligible persons. Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If no suitable candidate is identified, other applications may be considered.

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn, or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted.

Please note:

- If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the talent team via [email protected] or call on 02 4201 2550
- Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

📌 Assistant Public Guardian - Operations - Aboriginal Targeted (Sydney)
🏢 Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Sydney