The purpose of the position of Guardian is to conduct substituted personal and health care decision making for clients with impaired capacity under supervision of the Team Leader, where the Public Guardian has been appointed as guardian, or as attorney for personal/health matters, or as statutory health attorney of last resort.

Job details

• Undertake substituted decision making under supervision for adults with impaired capacity where the Public Guardian is appointed as guardian or attorney for personal/health matters, or acts as statutory health attorney of last resort, ensuring that decision making processes comply with the legislative framework of the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000, the Powers of Attorney Act 1998 and the Public Guardian Act 2014.

• Work effectively as a team member and support others in the team to ensure the successful delivery of client services.

• Maintain positive relationships with people with impaired capacity, their families, service providers, advocates, government agencies and other interested stakeholders of guardianship clients.

• Liaise with the registry of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and appear before the Tribunal as required.

• Ensure all client-related documentation and guardianship activity is appropriately recorded, accurate and up-to-date, including QCAT reports, decision reports, visit reports and running notes.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

**This is advertised as a Continuous Applicant Pool for 12 months**

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 304693 19 Applicant Information Package (PDF, 319KB)
  
  
  304693 19 Role Description (Word, 133KB)