Team Manager – Guardianship Central Australia
4 days ago
Senior Professional 1 - Remuneration Package Range $151,221 - $168,735
(including salary $128,551- $ 143,611)
Public Guardian and Trustee
Alice Springs
One full time vacancy fixed from 05/01/2026 to 23/04/2027 is available
Provide strategic advice to leadership driving high-quality, structured health care decisions for adults with impaired capacity.
The
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
(OPGT) is an independent office that provides information and services to the Northern Territory community in the areas of guardianship, advance personal planning, wills and estates, financial management and related matters
As
Team Manager – Guardianship Central Australia
your primary objective is to manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering an integrated high-quality service within a human rights framework and conducting structured decision making for adults with impaired decision-making capacity in Central Australia.
Your key duties involve managing and supervising complex client caseloads of the Adult Guardianship and Health teams, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and OPGT guidelines. This involves considering the complexities and ethical considerations relating to advocacy and substitute decision making and contributing to the development of protocols and procedures relating to contemporary adult guardianship legislation, and health care decisions and best practice.
In return, you will experience a rewarding career and receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks annual recreation and 3 weeks personal leave, 3 days Christmas closedown leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and professional development opportunities to grow your career among supportive colleagues in the public sector.
If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to Central Australia.
Alice Springs (or Mparntwe in Arrernte language) is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of approximately 33,000 people. The Region has deep spiritual origins dating back more than 30,000 years, and an abundance of rich culture and history. The town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the MacDonnell Ranges and the Red Centre Desert. About 450kms down the road is Uluru, a large sandstone rock formation that is a spectacular sight any time of the year.
Relocation assistance may be available to the successful applicant.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Lorraine King, Director Guardianship on or
Quote vacancy number:
40341
Closing date:
03/11/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit
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