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Guardian (Projects)
Adult Legal Officers; Legal Advocacy and Investigations; Office Of The Public Guardian; State-wide
The Guardian (Projects) officer will conduct a review of inactive matters where the Public Guardian has been appointed as guardian for legal matters to determine if there is still a need for the appointment.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Care |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Townsville region,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/612610/25 |
| Closing date | 17-Jan-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | James Houghton |
| Contact details | 0476 806 436 Access the National Relay Service |
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decisionmaking capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites.
Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity.
Key responsibilities:
• Undertake a review of inactive files where the Public Guardian is appointed as guardian for legal matters to determine if the appointment and any decisions are required, if the matter should be referred to the seek leave to withdraw project officer or referred to guardianship to monitor.
• Liaise with the Principal Practice Leaders to identify an appropriate referral process and recording of information where there is no longer the need for a
guardian for legal matters to be appointed.
• Ensure all client-related documentation and guardianship activities are appropriately recorded, accurate and up-to-date, including updates to case
summaries and file running notes.
• Work effectively as a team member and support others in the team to ensure the successful delivery of client services or identify appropriate referral pathways for adults where no decision making is required.
• Liaise with and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Mandatory Condition of the role:
Possession of a C class driver's licence is a mandatory requirement for this role, as travel is required to attend meetings, events and visits in a range of locations that are often not accessible by alternative means.
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.
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