Public Guardian and Trustee, Attorney-General's Department

Adult Guardianship Officer, Full time

P2 Remuneration package $106,109 - $126,196 (including salary $ 95,697-204 - $114,104)

P3 Remuneration package $130,039 - $145,437 (including salary $117,625 - $131,753)

Roles in Alice Springs & Darwin, Northern Territory.

Your Impact Starts Here

Make a real impact where it matters most. As an Adult Guardianship Officer with the Northern Territory Government, you will champion the rights and interests of people, helping them navigate complex life decisions and access the support they need.

This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your qualified expertise, critical thinking and advocacy skills to create lasting positive outcomes for Territorians across the NT.

Why Join Us?

- Generous salary package with 11.5% superannuation
- Nine weeks of combined annual and personal leave each year
- 17.5% annual leave loading to make your holidays go further
- Investment in your growth with training, development and advancement opportunities
- Rewarding, purpose-driven work that creates positive outcomes for Territorians
- Ongoing full-time roles available in Darwin and Alice Springs

A Day in the Role Forget the typical desk job. One day you might be meeting with Territorians, families, resolving complex issues with healthcare providers, disability services or aged care organisations.

You'll advocate, make informed decisions,



tackle challenges head-on and work with stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes. It's a rewarding role where every day brings new challenges, meaningful work and opportunities to make a genuine difference.

Selection Criteria:

- Knowledge of disability, mental health and aged care systems.
- Experience managing caseloads and complex people matters.
- Ability to build effective relationships with people, families and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and frameworks.
- A minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Rights, Social Work, Human or Community Services, Psychology, Disability Studies, Law, Social Science or Behavioural, Nursing, a relevant health discipline, or another related field that supports the promotion and protection of human rights.

Inside the NT Public Guardian and Trustee

- NT Public Guardian and Trustee Homepage
- About us - Public Guardian and Trustee
- Our services - Public Guardian and Trustee

How To Apply: Select Apply to be redirected to the Northern Territory Government Jobs website, where you can review the full , selection criteria and submit your application.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact details are provided in the position description.

📌 Adult Guardianship Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Attorney General’s Department
📍 Darwin