Advocate/Guardian

Classification: AHP2
Salary Range: $86,950- $100,729
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time 
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 06 February 2023

About the Opportunity

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). The Advocate/Guardian is to ensure that all decisions are made in accordance with section 5 principles within the Act, which guide the way in which decisions are made for protected people.

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. 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

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Office of the Public Advocate, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.opa.sa.gov.au/

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. 

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C) 

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 Passant Ibrahim, Assistant Public Advocate Guardianship & Restrictive Practices, OPA on 7322 7696 or ***************@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/.