- Bring a passion for the protection of rights to a professional role
- Work within a legislative framework to advocate for individuals
- Represent and advocate for clients, working across sectors within the Act

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 1993 (the Act). Supported by senior staff, the role applies significant levels of initiative and judgement to ensure that decision making supports the genuine wishes, and proper care and protection, of protected persons under guardianship. These actions and decisions are to be in accordance with the Section 5 Principles of the Act.

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).

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 South Australian public sector promotes diversity and versatile ways of working including part-time.

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📌 DELEGATED GUARDIAN (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney General’s Department
📍 Adelaide