Guardian (Identified), Office Of The Public Guardian

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Targeted Vacancy

This role is designated as Identified. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person and / or Torres Strait Islander person.

An Aboriginal person and / or Torres Strait Islander person is one who identifies as an Aboriginal person and / or Torres Strait Islander person and either:

  • Is of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
  • Is accepted as an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander by the Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.

Applicants to this role may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured.

This may include a signed statutory declaration by the person as outlined in this Evidence of Attribute – Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles.

Our workplace

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.

Your key responsibilities

  1. Undertake structured decision making adhering to organisational policies, practice directions and organisational and legislative frameworks.
  2. Participate in health care decision making.
  3. Ensure all client-related documentation and guardianship activities are appropriately recorded, accurate and up-to-date, including Guardianship reports, decision reports, visit reports, health care decisions and file running notes.
  4. Provide professional level advice, information and support to the Public Guardian and their delegates, particularly in relation to positive behaviours support and restrictive practices.
  5. Liaise with and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including community groups, government departments and other agencies involved in providing services to adults with impaired decision-making capacity.
  6. Liaise with the registry of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and appear before the Tribunal as required.

Qualifications and conditions

Possession of a C class driver's licence 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 / 652213 / 25

Closing Date : Tuesday, 19th August 2025

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