Senior Guardian

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties

• Assist the Public Guardian by acting as guardian or occasionally as administrator for persons with disabilities and advocate on their behalf when the Public Guardian is appointed by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TasCAT).
• Undertake and support decision making for adults where the Public Guardian is appointed, ensuring that delegated decision making processes comply with the legislative framework of the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 and any other relevant legislation.
• Make applications to the Tribunal as appropriate, primarily for the appointment of a guardian or an administrator or for the review of a guardianship or administration order.
• Submit reports on any matters referred to the Public Guardian by the Tribunal and to intervene, as appropriate, in any proceedings before the Tribunal.
• Seek assistance in the best interests of any person with a disability from any Government department, institution, welfare organisation or service provider and influence systemic change in policies and procedures for people with disabilities.
• Assist the Public Guardian to arrange, co-ordinate and promote informed public awareness and understanding of the rights of people with a disability and provide authoritative advice, including policy advice, on guardianship issues and the rights of people with a disability.
• Work effectively as a team member and provide mentoring and guidance to guardians and others within the team to ensure that the quality of services provided is to the required standard.
• Assist the Public Guardian to investigate complaints or allegations of inappropriate guardianship, exploitation, abuse or neglect of persons with disabilities.
• Participate in an after-hours “on-call” emergency service. Assist with emergency investigations at short notice.
• Assist the Public Guardian to investigate, report and make recommendations to the Minister on any aspect of the Act.

Essential Requirements

• Current Drivers Licence

Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.The following checks are to be conducted:1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.3. Identification check.Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4904.For more informationAngela McCrossen
The Public Guardian
angela.mccrossen@publicguardian.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0436 818 545Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603