Principal Guardian - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Department of Communities and Justice
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Public Guardian- Location: Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500 Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Gosford, NSW, AU, 2250- Req ID: Future ongoing and temporary full-time opportunity.

35 hours per week.

  • Location: Wollongong, Sydney, Parramatta or Gosford
  • Flexible and hybrid working options available.
  • Clerk Grade 7/8. Base salary $106,025 p.a. to $117,363 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us
At NSW Trustee & Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers.

Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers' lives.

Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

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.


About the role


Our Principal Guardians work to uphold the human rights of the people we represent through decision making and advocacy with the aim of achieving the best outcome available.

In this role, you will work with a range of people we represent who have a variety of needs and at times complex situations.

As a Principal Guardian, you will be involved in matters where there may be family conflict, divergent opinions as to the person's well-being or conflicts of interests about what should occur.


The role is responsible for the coaching and mentoring of senior guardians & guardians and providing advice for more complex cases.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing decisions for represented people, including preparing reports and recommendations to a variety of audiences.

This role requires you to participate up to four times a year in an after-hours weekly roster.

The roster includes being on call on a weekend:
Friday 5.00pm-Monday 9.00 am as well as weekdays Monday-Friday 5.00 pm-9.00 am.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

About you

Application is encouraged if you have:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement and the ability to adapt your communication for a range of needs
  • A positive attitude with the ability to manage a caseload
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • A selfstarter who can work both collaboratively and independently
  • Strong leadership skills to mentor, coach and support staff
  • A good understanding of relevant legislation: _Guardianship Act 1987_ (NSW), the _Mental Health Act 2007_ (NSW), the _National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013_ (Cth) and the _Aged Care Act 1997_ (Cth)

Essential requirements

  • Degree or the equivalent experience in social, health, behavioural sciences or relevant experience.
  • Available to travel throughout NSW and to undertake after hours work on a rotational basis.

Our commitment to diversity

What we offer
NSW Trustee & 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 about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply
- submit a resume (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability and addressing the following targeted questions:

  • Please outline your skills and relevant experience and how it would relate to the work the Public Guardian does and to support the people we represent.
  • Can you explain your own experience supervising and supporting staff; drawing distinctions between the value of both formal and informal supervision.

Closing date
Applications close 11:59pm,
Sunday, 26 May 2024


Please note:


  • A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.
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