Division: Public Guardian
Location:Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000 Wagga Wagga, NSW, AU, 2650 Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480 Gosford, NSW, AU, 2250 Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2300 Broken Hill, NSW, AU, 2880 Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795 Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Port Macquarie, NSW, AU, 2444 Wollongong, NSW, AU, 2500
Req ID: 74170

ABOUT US

At NSW Trustee and 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 those seeking part time work, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of guardianship practice, advocacy and other services accessed by people with vulnerability.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Degree and/or equivalent in social work, health, behavioural sciences or related discipline.
• Available to travel throughout NSW and to undertake after hours work where required.

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.

• Make decisions in line with policies, within the Senior Guardian delegation level and authority from the Guardianship Division, to best serve the interests of our customers.
• 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.

NSW Trustee and 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 vaccination

To apply for this role:

• complete the online application.
• submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability