Guardian

Office Of The Public Advocate Salary: Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation (PSCA 2022) Position number: Pool Ref 219036 Work type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Location: Perth CBD Closing date: 2024-04-26 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: - - You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading . Join our growing team at the Office of the Public Advocate.We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our expanding workforce. The Office of the Public Advocate protects and promotes the rights of adults with decision-making disabilities and in doing so offers employees a rewarding, challenging and meaningful workplace that supports communities across WA.This is a Pool process with permanent full time or part time and fixed term full time or part time opportunities.Currently, there are permanent positions available for immediate filling.ABOUT THE ROLEGuardians make personal and lifestyle decisions on behalf of represented persons, who have decision-making disabilities, such as intellectual disability, mental health condition, dementia or acquired brain injury. Guardians also attend hearings at the State Administrative Tribunal to advocate on their behalf.As a guardian you will need to demonstrate an ability to work with delegated responsibility in situations which demand personal resilience, initiative, and independence. You will need to possess well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to make significant decisions. High level communication skills are required, including report writing, good oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to engage and work with people in situations of conflict. You will also need to demonstrate expertise and established networks relation to community-based services for people with decision-making disabilities.All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.ABOUT JUSTICEWhen you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to applyPlease ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.We require you to submit: A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees, one of whom is a current line manager and;A statement no more than three (3) pages, addressing all the role specific criteria contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims. All remaining Job Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.Candidate SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application adviceApplicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the '