Public Trustee and Guardian

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The role of Public Trustee and Guardian for the ACT is a senior executive role and the successful applicant will be employed under the _Public Sector Management Act 1994_ to lead the Office of the Public Trustee and Guardian.

The Office consists of approximately 64 specialist personnel and has an annual budget of approximately $10.5 million.

The Trustee functions of the Office include the preparation of Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA), administration of deceased estates and trusts and acting as Manager appointed by the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) on behalf of clients. In addition, the Office is the statutory trustee for restrained and forfeited assets under the _Confiscation of Criminal Assets Act 2003_ and plays a key role in the Territory’s Unclaimed Bodies Scheme.

The Guardian functions of the Office include acting as Guardian appointed by ACAT and also acting as attorney under EPOA.

The position of Public Trustee and Guardian is also appointed as
- Senior Member of the Public Trustee and Guardian Investment Board;
- Member of the Official Visitors Board; and
- Trustee for GreaterGood (Capital Region Community Foundation).

These responsibilities will be achieved through:

- Directing and managing the administrative and financial affairs of the Office including reporting to responsible Ministers and Assembly Committees, preparing annual reports, and budget and resource allocation.
- Leading the preparation of wills, administration of deceased estates, trusts, confiscation of criminal asset services and management of financial affairs of persons under order of ACAT and under EPOA.
- Directing and managing the functions of Guardian including acting as emergency guardian when urgent decisions or interventions are required and acting as attorney under EPOA.
- Reviewing and refining decision-making principles applicable to EPOA, Managers and Guardians to ensure consistent decision-making principles that give effect to the views and wishes of the person.
- Raising awareness in the community of the role of the Public Trustee and Guardian including developing and undertaking presentations and information seminars which highlight the importance of estate planning including a well drafted will and EPOA.
- Developing investment strategies to provide Public Trustee and Guardian clients with an optimal rate of return on their investment within a prudent investment framework.
- Participating in national and ACT forums, provide comment, submissions and contribute to both ACT and national policy development.
- Developing the Office and identifying commercial and Community Service opportunities and efficiencies.

**Remuneration**:The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $304,403 - $316,587 depending on the current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $270,765.

**Contract**: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

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