• Salary: Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation (PSCA 2022)
• Work type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
• Location: Perth CBD

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 role

Guardians 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 JUSTICE

When 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.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

Two information sessions 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:

Date to be advised  5:00 – 5:30 pm, Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams - Click here to register.

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Dana McGrath on (08) 9278 7300 for a confidential discussion.

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. 

A position description is attached.