Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 601448
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneClassification: ASO3
Salary Range: $66,590- $70,968
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Saturday 29 June 2024About the OpportunityThe Guardian Liaison Officer will provide administrative and case management support to the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA). Under broad direction, the Guardian Liaison Officer will assist OPA Guardianship teams manage new and existing and stakeholders, such as service providers, medical professionals and legal practitioners. The Guardian Liaison Officer will provide a key liaison between OPA and SACAT in relation to hearings and determinations.About the BusinessThe Office of the Public Advocate is an independent statutory Office of the South Australian Government. The OPA exists to promote the rights and interests of people who may need assistance with decision-making and assist their family and friends. The Public Advocate promotes rights through delivery of services. Services includes provision of information, advocacy, dispute resolution, investigations, and being appointed guardian by the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) when no other order is appropriate. The OPA is guided by the principles and requirements in 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/guardianshipSpecial Conditions for EmploymentEmployment 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 NotesYou 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 Kate Jensen, Manager Dispute Resolution, OPA on 7322 7673 or kate.jensen@sa.gov.auClick 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 .
Applications close: 29/06/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.