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Director Investigations and Guardianship (North)

Department of Justice & Attorney General QLD
Thuringowa, QLD
A$161,770 p/a
CEO & General Management → General/Business Unit Manager
Full-time
On-site

Posted 20 days ago


The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites.

Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity.

Key responsibilities

  • Strategically lead delivery of investigations and guardianship services with a strong client centred focus.
  • Ensure contemporary practice in human services investigations, and decision-making for clients, that complies with the Guardianship and Administration Act, the Public Guardian Act and Powers of Attorney Act, and administrative law principles.
  • Strategic use of data and quality review outcomes to deliver service excellence and a culture of continuous improvement to practice quality and advocacy.
  • Work in partnership with the Director Guardianship (South) to coordinate consistent delivery of guardianship services across Queensland.
  • Provide strategic leadership as a member of OPG's senior leadership team.
  • Provide strategic high-level advice to the Deputy Public Guardians and the Public Guardian on matters relating to guardianship and relevant investigations.
  • Establish collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the business unit in relation to work planning and review, staff development, team management and communication to ensure the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.

Tertiary qualifications or relevant work experience relating to law, social, health, behavioural sciences or related disciplines is highly desirable.

Mandatory role condition:

Possession of a C class driver's license is a mandatory requirement for this role, as travel is required to attend meetings, events and visits in a range of locations that are often not accessible by alternative means.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/637032/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 5th June, 2025


About Department of Justice & Attorney General QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence
1001-5000 employees

At the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG), we are dedicated to creating a safer, fairer, and more just Queensland.

Working in our department gives you the opportunity to address complex issues, such as reducing the overrepresentation of First Nations people in the justice system, ending domestic and family violence, and minimising gambling harm.

Join a team of passionate, supportive professionals committed to making a meaningful impact every day.

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