• Ongoing full-time vacancy. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Based within our existing offices in the Southern Region (Wollongong, Wagga Wagga or Bathurst). Flexible and remote working options available.
• Clerk Grade 9/10. Base salary $113,343 p.a. to $124,901 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us:

At NSW Trustee & Guardian, we protect, promote, and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

About the team:

The Estate Planning and Administration division provides trustee services including Wills and estate planning, estate administration, trusts and power of attorney services.

The Wills and Estate Planning team provides a fully accredited Will preparation service, writing more than 13,000 Wills, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents each year, helping customers to plan ahead and document their last wishes.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop and manage high performing Wills and Estate Planning teams across our rural and regional network.

This role drives performance of our teams and works collaboratively with other leaders and internal agencies to develop strategies to increase marketing, community education events, provide planned services to remote locations and spread awareness of NSW Trustee & Guardian services to increase market share.

For more information about the position, view the role description.

About you:

An application is encouraged if you:

• Are a strategic thinker, who is confident in contributing to the development, review and implementation of strategies, processes, and quality assurance to improve customer service in regional areas.
• Have experience managing, leading, and developing teams across a regional network, within budget and limited resources.
• Are passionate about collaborating across a range of stakeholders and believe your people management skills will see you succeed in this role. 

Sound like you? Apply now!

Essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant discipline or industry, such as legal, finance, professional services, and/or government.
• Willingness to obtain accreditation in Will making, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship documents.
• Current driver’s licence and ability to travel across NSW as required.
• Available to work after hours and weekends as required.

 Our commitment to diversity:

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What we offer:

NSW Trustee & Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• Work-life balance with flexible work options including flex leave
• Leave options including 14 weeks parental or adoption leave
• Career development including study leave
• Fitness Passport

Be part of something bigger. For more about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply:

To apply for this role:

• Complete the online application via the Apply Now link
• Submit a current resume (max 5 pages)
• Attach a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the targeted question below:

1. Describe a situation where you led change in your workplace? What initiatives did you take to implement change? Was it successful?
2. What has been your greatest leadership achievement in a professional environment?

Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.

For enquiries about the role, please contact: The Workforce Support Team. Email [email protected].

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Sheena Cabe, Talent Advisor on [email protected], using the subject line: Regional Manager - Southern Regions enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process or workplace, please let us know.
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing, temporary, and part-time roles, and is valid for 18-months.
• All candidates applying for this role must comply with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, have an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination status and be able to provide acceptable proof. Further information about vaccination requirements will be provided to successful candidates and is also available via email request to [email protected].