Guardian

This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities. Currently, there is one permanent full-time and one permanent part-time vacancy available for immediate filling. About The Role 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.

Guardians make personal and lifestyle decisions on behalf of represented persons, who have decision-making disabilities, such as intellectual disability, mental health conditions, dementia or acquired brain injury. Guardians also attend hearings at the State Administrative Tribunal to advocate on behalf of the represented person. 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.

Due to our work with people with disability, successful applicants are encouraged to have, or be prepared to have, an influenza vaccination.

Suitability Requirements Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

• Shapes and Manages Strategy
• Achieve Results
• Builds Productive Relationships
• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
• High-level Communication Skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with delegated responsibility
• Well-developed analytical, research and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in establishing networks related to community-based services

Eligibility To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Successful applicants must have Tertiary qualifications in social or behavioural sciences or related fields and/or equivalent experience.

Successful applicants must have a current motor vehicle driver’s licence as you will need to be available for country travel and undertake on-call duties during afterhours.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness Centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process How To Apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the Suitability Requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements in relation to the Role Specific Criteria in the context of the Job-Related Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Ability to work with delegated responsibility in situations which demand personal resilience, initiative, and independence.

• Well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills.

• High level communication skills.

• Experience in establishing networks related to community-based services for people with decision-making disabilities.

• Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/ most recent supervisor/manager.

All remaining Suitability Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the process.

Please note that applications may be screened for AI generated content .

Subsequent Vacancies Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at the Office of the Public Advocate during this period.

For further job-related information An information session will be held to provide an opportunity to speak with experienced staff and ask questions about the role and recruitment process, if you wish to attend, please click the link below to register: The Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams will be held on Tuesday October 6 2026 between 5pm – 5:30pm

• Click here to register

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Dana McGrath, Manager Guardianship on 9278 7300 or 0417 496 954 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [email protected].

Submitting your application To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [email protected] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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