Delegate Guardianship Services
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 843083 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Classification: AHP1 About the Opportunity The primary purpose of the Delegate Guardianship Services 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.
About the Business 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. The Office of the Public Advocate promotes rights through delivering our services. Services include 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. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also The Office of the Public Advocate, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Office of the Public Advocate | Office of the Public Advocate
Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Angelica Noone, Assistant Public Advocate, Guardianship, Office of the Public Advocate on +61 873227654 or angelica.noone@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.
Applications close: 14/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Job Application Pack.pdf - OPA Job and person specification AHP1 (1).pdf Flexibility Statement
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