Advocate / Guardian Pool
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 843075 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Classification: AHP1 and AHP2
About the Opportunity The primary purpose of the Advocate/Guardian is to act as a delegated guardian for protected people under the principles of the Guardian and Administration Act 1993 (the Act). The Advocate/Guardian is to ensure that all decisions are made in accordance with section 5 principles within the Act, which guide the way in which decisions are made for protected people. This recruitment process relates to our need to fill a number of Advocate/Guardians roles on a casual basis during the next 12 months. Applicants will be advised if successful and will go into the pool for consideration of casual roles that may arise.
About the Business The Office of the Public Advocate is an independent statutory Office of the South Australian Government. This office exists to promote the rights and interests of people who may need assistance with decision making. Public Advocate promotes rights through delivering our services. Services includes giving advice, finding alternatives to guardianship, advocacy, investigations, and acting as guardian of last resort. The Office is guided by the principles and requirements of the key legislation and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The duties may be varied within the AHP1-AHP2 classifications commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and Office of the Public Advocate, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.
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.
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 Dean Oliver, Assistant Public Advocate – Guardianship, Office of Public Advocate on 08 7322 7662 or dean.oliver@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: 04/02/2027 11:30 PM Attachments: - AHP1 Advocate_Guardian J&PS.pdf - AHP2 Advocate_Guardian J&PS.pdf - Job Application Pack.pdf Flexibility Statement
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