People with a decision-making disability are vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Would you like to work in a role which enables you to safeguard some of these vulnerable adults? The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking to fill two current Senior Guardian vacancies.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.About the roleThe Office of the Public Advocate promotes and protects the rights of adults with decision-making disabilities to reduce their risk of neglect, exploitation and abuse through the provision of its statutory services in accordance with the functions of the Public Advocate under Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (the Act).As a Senior Guardian you will manage and lead a team of guardians and assist in the prioritisation and allocation of work, including supporting the Managers Guardianship with policy and process development. You will take on the management of highly sensitive and complex cases and make personal and lifestyle decisions on behalf of represented persons and advocate on their behalf.Eligibility to apply
A tertiary qualification in social or behavioural sciences or related fields and/or equivalent experience is essential.
A current and valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence or equivalent.
About youWe are looking for people who:
have the capacity to manage a diverse caseload
have an ability to analyse and assess information from varying sources and make decisions, including where parties may have conflicting views and interests
have the ability to manage and supervise a team of guardians who have diverse skills and abilities
As a Senior Guardian you will need to be available for country travel and participate in an after-hours On Call Guardian roster.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.Application process How to applyPlease ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the work-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees, preferably a current line manager.
Provide a statement in no more than three (3) pages addressing all the Role Specific Criteria contained in the Job Description Form.
When addressing the Role Specific Criteria, provide this in the context of the Job-Related Requirements (Shapes and Manages Strategy, etc). Please provide examples to support your claims.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.Subsequent VacanciesApplicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.Candidate SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.For further job-related InformationAn 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:Thursday, 4 September 2025 5:00pm – 5.30pm, Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams.If you would like further information on this opportunity, please contact Dana McGrath, Manager Guardianship on (08) 9278 7300 for a confidential discussion.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 1777 for culturally appropriate application advice or alternatively if you would like to seek assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For further job-related information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.Submitting your applicationApplicants are requested to apply online. 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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
