Senior Guardian - Talent Pool

Come and join NSW Trustee and Guardian now, a purpose-driven organisation supporting people across NSW!

• Future ongoing and temporary full-time opportunities, 35 hours per week
• Location: Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Gosford, and Wollongong
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements considered
• Offering a competitive salary of salary $93,295 up to $102,941 per annum plus super 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. 
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 LGBTQI 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 and Establishment and Quality Assurance teams provide our core guardianship service across the state. 

About the role

The Senior Guardian is responsible for delivering quality guardianship services to our customers. This role involves making decisions in line with policy and the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW), maintaining accurate customer records, undertaking individual and systemic advocacy to achieve positive outcomes for our customers preparing accurate reports and recommendations to senior officers.

• You will supervise and assist Guardians by providing advice and direction in more complex cases and customer situations.
• Ensure the exchange of information with represented people, family, and key stakeholders is accurate and timely and at all times compliant with relevant legislations.
• Required to conduct visits to people represented by the Public Guardian in line with the Guardianship Standards.

As a Senior Guardian you will:

• Make decisions about where a person lives, the services they receive such as personal care and therapy
• Consent to medical and dental treatment and health care
• Prepare guardianship related case reports for the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
• Work with key stakeholders such as family members, health professionals and service providers to negotiate appropriate options and positive outcomes for the person.

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

About you

One of the most rewarding aspects about working for us is that at the core, our people are making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

The ideal applicant will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Passionate individual who champions the rights of people with disability
• Committed to providing insightful and timely customer service, often on matters which are complex, sensitive and time critical.
• Strong communicator able to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, peers, and customers to ensure optimum outcomes.
• Ability to build strong relationships and provide customers with support on making their life decisions.
• Have a keen interest in social outcomes, justice and advocating for people, and can demonstrate high levels of empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Have a good working understanding of relevant service systems such as the NDIS, aged care and mental health

Essential requirements  

• Degree in social, health, behavioural sciences or related discipline or relevant experience
• Ability to travel throughout NSW

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

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 information about us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role:

• complete the online application
• submit a resume (max. 5 pages) and brief cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your skills and knowledge working with people with a disability. Alternatively, how your experience is transferable to working in this sector as a Senior Guardian.

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

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 9th June 2024

For role enquiries, please contact Aimee Skeels A/Regional Manager, via email Aimee.Skeels@opg.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au

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

Notes:

• If you wish to request an adjustment in the recruitment process or workplace, please inform us of your requirements in your cover letter.
• 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.
• Further information about vaccination requirements will be provided to the successful candidate and is also available on request by contacting peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au