Assistant Public Guardian, Establishment

3 months ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Public Guardian- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000- Req ID: 69850**Expressions of interest are being sought from current NSW Public Sector employees (ongoing and temporary staff) who wish to be considered for this temporary employment opportunity.**

**Unique and exciting opportunity to lead and manage a team that protects and promotes the rights and interests of people through the practice of guardianship, advocacy and education**
- 1x Temporary full-time opportunity of 12 Months, working 35 hours per week.
- Location: Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
- Clerk Grade: 11/12. Base salary $139,787 pa to $161,663 pa plus super and annual leave loading.

**About us**

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.
**Our commitment to diversity**

**About the team**

The Public Guardian can be appointed by a court or tribunal to make health and lifestyle decisions for people who are unable to on their own, or with support. These include decisions such as where a person might live, their medical and dental treatment, health care, and other services. It also provides information and support to private and enduring guardians, service providers and the wider community.

**About the role**

The Assistant Public Guardian, Establishment and Quality Assurance provides leadership and driver effective operations to support streamlined and efficient customer service. This includes customer onboarding and revocation, and targeted interventions tailored to the customer journey for guardianship services. The role will manage the staffing and financial resources of the unit and ensure decision-making aligns with NSW Trustee and Guardian’s strategic direction and promotes organisational objectives.

The role is positioned within the Public Guardian’s Senior Leadership Team to drive consistent guardianship practice and strategic direction supported by ongoing quality customer service and assurance mechanisms, dynamic operational systems and strategic collaboration with stakeholders.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

**About you**

You are a high calibre leader who has a passion for excellent customer service, and experience in building a culture of continuous improvement. You are a skilled leader who is able to motivate and provide clear strategic direction to your team, and influence change across teams. You have experience in understanding customer journeys and how improvements can be implemented and measured.
You know how to build strong working relationships to enhance collaboration and communicate effectively with leaders, staff, and key stakeholders. You will be passionate about driving best practice and optimal outcomes for customers. You are dynamic leader who can identify and respond to operational and systemic issues and provide high level advice to the Public Guardian and the senior leadership team to meet operational demands. Demonstrated knowledge of guardianship practice is highly desirable.

**Essential requirements**
- A degree or equivalent experience in social, health, behavioural sciences or related discipline.
- Demonstrated leadership skills for the delivery of services in a complex customer environment and experience in embedding quality assurance practices and measures.
- An ability to solve complex human service problems with limited human and financial resources.
- An ability to develop strong interagency networks that generate positive outcomes for customers.
- Available to travel throughout NSW and to undertake on call responsibilities to provide support and delegated decision making on a rotational basis.

**What we offer**

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

- work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
- various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
- career development including study leave and acting opportunities
- access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

**How to apply**
- Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role.

**Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 7th October 2024**

**Please note**:

- This opportunity is only open to current NSW Public Sector employees. Contractors are not eligible to apply.


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