Senior Guardian Leader – Flexible, Impactful NSW Role

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (hybrid)

Up to 24 days leave per year

Career development including study留

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

NSW Trustee and Guardian is seeking a Principal Guardian to lead complex health and lifestyle decisions and advocate for represented people in accordance with Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW). You will supervise staff, provide guidance on complex cases and prepare high-quality reports and submissions.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement and analytical thinking.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in social work, health, behavioural sciences or related discipline.
• Proven ability to lead complex guardianship matters and advise on policy.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex health and lifestyle decisions and advocate for positive outcomes.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring to staff.
• Prepare high-quality reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with families, service providers and government agencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Ethical practice

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work or related discipline

Job description

NSW Trustee and Guardian is seeking a Principal Guardian to lead complex health and lifestyle decisions and advocate for represented people in accordance with Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW). You will supervise staff, provide guidance on complex cases and prepare high-quality reports and submissions.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement and analytical thinking.