Personal Estates Officer

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 503204
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO5
Salary Range: $83,273 - $92,614
Duration: Up to 6 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Wednesday 5th October 2022

About the Opportunity

The Public Trustee assists some of the most vulnerable members of our community to live their best life possible. We are seeking an experienced customer relationship professional or senior financial administrator to join our team of customer service professionals. The role provides the opportunity for you to contribute to strategic business operations and provide high quality financial administration, estate management, investment and legal services to our customers.

You will act as a mentor to other team members, supporting their development, and play an important role in driving the positive culture of the branch. This role will enable you to showcase your outstanding relationship management, finance, and case management skills within a dynamic team that takes pride in the service they provide to the community. This is a unique career opportunity to join our growing business and build on your current skillset, while working in a prime CBD location.

About You

You will be a passionate and highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills and be an experienced customer relationship professional or financial administrator. You enjoy working independently while managing a caseload, while also contributing to organisational growth and development as a member of a professional team. You will enjoy the opportunity to contribute to business improvement by identifying operational efficiencies, and are keen to share knowledge and experience in the mentoring and development of your team members.

If you think you possess some or all the following qualities, we encourage you to apply:

• A passion to deliver a high standard of customer service
• Strong relationship management experience
• You care about what you do, and how you do it
• You have proven skills in managing a caseload
• You have financial administration and reporting experience
• You enjoy delivering quality results and being accountable for the work that you do
• You have a champion mindset with a balanced interest between the individual and the team.

About the Business

The Office of the Public Trustee (Public Trustee) is a business unit of the Attorney-General’s Department. The Public Trustee was established in 1881 and is constituted under the provisions of the Public Trustee Act 1995.

The Public Trustee plays an important role in managing the personal, legal and financial affairs of those people in the community who lack the capacity to manage their own affairs. The Public Trustee also provides eligible South Australians with access to Will making services, powers of attorney preparation and deceased estate and trust administration.

The Public Trustee is located in a prime CBD location, with offices looking out over Victoria Square. With convenient access to public transport and close proximity to the central market, working at the Public Trustee provides an enjoyable work location which supports an active and balanced lifestyle.

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

• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• 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.

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 Lejla Murtic, Human Resources Consultant, Public Trustee on (08) 8226 9380 or Lejla.Murtic2@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: 05/10/2022 11:30 PM