Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Guardianship
Job title Adult Guardianship Officer Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,697- $114,104 Location Alice Springs, Darwin

Position number 4228 RTF 360540 Closing 30/11/2026
Contact Officer Lorraine King, Director Guardianship on 1800 810 979 or [email protected]
About the agency https://pgt.nt.gov.au/ | https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360540

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
To conduct personal and health care decision making for adults with impaired capacity under the supervision of the Guardianship
Management Team, where the Public Guardian has been appointed as guardian of last resort consistent with the requirements and
principles of the Guardianship of Adults Act.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under the delegation of the Public Guardian and Trustee and the supervision of the Team Manager, undertake less complex decision

making and oversee lower activity caseloads for adults with impaired decision-making capacity consistent with the requirements and
principles of the Guardianship of Adults Act.

2. Provide individual advocacy for people under the authority of the Public Guardian and ensure that services are appropriate to the
needs of the represented person.

3. Ensure reporting and representation requirements of the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal are met.
4. Act in accordance with relevant legislation and policies including the Guardianship of Adults Act, the Advanced Personal Planning Act and

the Health Care Decision Making Act.
5. Assist in contributing to the development of policies and procedures relating to guardianship.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to

ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of disability, mental illness and aged care systems in the Northern Territory context.
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive relationships with people with impaired decision-making capacity, their families, service

providers, advocates, Government agencies and other stakeholders.
3.



Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload of less complex clients ensuring all decision making complies with human rights, ethical

considerations and the relevant legislative frameworks.
4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines and analyse issues with

well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to interpret and apply the Guardianship of Adults Act, related NT and Commonwealth legislation, and policies relating to people

accessing the disability or aged care systems.
6. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
7. Ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster and to travel to rural and remote areas if required.
8. A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights, Social Work, Human or Community Services, Psychology, Disability Studies, Law,

Social or Behavioural Science, Nursing, a relevant health discipline, or another related field that supports the promotion and protection
of human rights.

Further information
Relocation costs may be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and may require a
working with children clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

Approved: November 2026 Beth Walker, Public Guardian and Trustee

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Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Guardianship
Job title Adult Guardianship Officer Designation Skilled 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Alice Springs, Darwin

Position number 4228 RTF 360540 Closing 30/11/2026
Contact Officer Lorraine King, Director Guardianship on 1800 810 979 or [email protected]
About the agency https://pgt.nt.gov.au/ | https://justice.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360521

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective




To conduct personal and health care decision making for adults with impaired capacity under the supervision of the Guardianship
Management Team, where the Public Guardian has been appointed as guardian of last resort consistent with the requirements and
principles of the Guardianship of Adults Act.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under the delegation of the Public Guardian and Trustee, undertake decision making including complex and urgent decisions, for adults

with impaired decision-making capacity consistent with the requirements and principles of the Guardianship of Adults Act.
2. Provide individual advocacy for people under the authority of the Public Guardian and ensure that services are appropriate to the

needs of the represented person.
3. Ensure reporting and representation requirements of the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal are met.
4. Act in accordance with relevant legislation and policies including the Guardianship of Adults Act, Advanced Personal Planning Act and the

Health Care Decision Making Act.
5. Contribute to the development of NT policies and procedures relating to guardianship.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to

ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of disability, mental illness and aged care systems in the Northern Territory context.
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive relationships with people with impaired decision-making capacity, their families, service

providers, advocates, Government agencies and other stakeholders.
3. Significant experience in managing a complex client caseload ensuring all decision-making complies with human rights, ethical

considerations and the relevant legislative frameworks.
4. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and analyse complex issues with highly developed communication, negotiation, conflict

resolution, collaboration, confidentiality and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to interpret and apply the Guardianship of Adults Act, related NT and Commonwealth legislation, and policies relating to people

accessing the disability or aged care systems.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
7. Ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster and to travel to rural and remote areas if required.
9. A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights, Social Work, Human or Community Services, Psychology, Disability Studies, Law,

Social or Behavioural Science, Nursing, a relevant health discipline, or another related field that supports the promotion and protection
of human rights.

Further information
Relocation costs may be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and may require a
working with children clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

📌 Adult Guardianship Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Alice Springs