Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $106,158 - $126,245 (including salary $ 90,204 - $107,554)
P3 Remuneration package $130,039 - $145,437 (including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Public Guardian and Trustee
Alice Springs
Ongoing vacancy available

Applications will be assessed against both the P2 and P3 level and offers of employment will be made based on the successful applicant’s skills and experience.

• Adult guardianship services in Central Australia
• Support adults with impaired capacity
• Protect the human rights of adult Territorians

Apply your professional knowledge and experience in disability and aged care, health, and family wellbeing to support adults involved with public guardianship.

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is an independent office that provides information and services to the Northern Territory community in the areas of guardianship, advance personal planning, wills and estates, financial management and related matters.

Under the leadership of Beth Walker, the NT’s first Public Guardian, you will undertake advocacy for and decision making with adults with impaired decision-making capacity who are involved with the Public Guardian. Your decision making will be exercised consistently with the requirements and principles of the Guardianship of Adults Act.

Your key duties include; undertaking complex and urgent decisions for adults with impaired decision making capacity including accommodation, access to services, and health care decisions; providing individual advocacy; representing the Public Guardian at hearings before the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal and ensuring services are delivered in line with best-practice guardianship. You will also be expected to follow relevant Northern Territory Government policies and codes of conduct, work, health and safety policies, and meet the legislative requirements of the Guardianship of Adults Act 2016.

To be successful you are required to be tertiary qualified with a relevant degree in Disability and Community Inclusion, Mental Health, Humanities, Social Science, Health Science, Law, Human Rights or Nursing and demonstrate significant experience in managing a complex client caseload and the ability to interpret and apply the Guardianship of Adults Act 2016 and relevant legislation.

Explore the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

• https://pgt.nt.gov.au/about-us/about-office-public-guardian
• https://pgt.nt.gov.au/
• https://pgt.nt.gov.au/resources/fact-sheets

In return, you will be offered an attractive remuneration package including 11.5% Superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave allowance, generous market and retention allowances, support to grow and develop your career, and the opportunity to enjoy long term employment within the NT Government.

This is a great time to consider moving to Central Australia. Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in the Arrernte language) is the third largest town in the Northern Territory and is situated halfway between Darwin and Adelaide. Situated next to the stunning MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert, Alice Springs offers an enviable laidback lifestyle and work life balance that allows you time to explore the unique landscapes, Aboriginal rock art and a host of world-famous events. The rich cultural society and community spirit makes Alice Springs an easy place to meet people and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

Explore the Territory:

• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1329084/Central_Australia_regional_guide.pdf
• https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/work/work-for-nt-government
• https://northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuG6X3aQSR0

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Lorraine King on 1800 810 979 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 35353
Closing date: 21/04/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search