Professional Support Officer

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Are you interested in protection of Human Rights? At the Public Trustee and Guardian (PTG) we proudly support and protect people in our community at some of the most difficult times in their lives. We do this by providing financial services, by acting as a Guardian, as a Trustee and by making Wills and administering deceased estates.

The Guardianship Unit (GU) have a temporary vacancy for a motivated and well organised person to work in our dynamic unit as a Professional Support Officer. PTG GU aim to support each person to participate as fully as possible in decisions about their own lives. GU provide guardianship services to adults in our community who have diminished ability to manage their affairs due to a physical, mental, psychological or intellectual condition. Guardianship services are provided under authority of an order of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) or an Enduring Power of Attorney.

Be part of the change in enabling rights for persons with disability, come join the Guardians team at PTG.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/ Other Requirements**:

- Due to the nature of their work, the Professional Support Officer will regularly visit high risk settings, i.e., healthcare and aged care facilities. The Professional Support Officer will need to comply with current COVID restrictions prior to entering a high risk setting.

**Notes**:This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

**How to Apply**:Applicants should submit a two-page statement of claims outlining how you meet the Behavioural Capabilities, Technical Skills and Knowledge components in the Position Description. Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae including contact details of two referees.

**_ Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer._**

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.

**Career interest categories**:
Administration and Governance
Justice, Policing and Corrections



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