Job description
Agency Attorney General’s Department Work unit Public Guardian and Trustee
Job title Guardianship Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 14/09/2026
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 47087 RTF 352937 Closing 05/08/2026
Contact Officer Lorraine King, Director Guardianship on 1800 810 979 or 08 8939 0165 or [email protected]
About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/ | http://www.publicguardian.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352937
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Guardianship Support Officer is responsible for the day-to-day administrative support for those guardianship orders appointing
the Public Guardian and managed under the Guardianship Support Model guidelines. This role is part of the Guardianship team and
reports to the Team Manager.
Context statement
Public Guardian and Trustee is an independent statutory body that exercises Public Guardianship powers and functions. The office
promotes and protects the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity resulting in the need for a guardian
in the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Under the supervision of the Team Manager act as the point of contact and respond to external service providers, represented
persons and stakeholders.
2. Monitor and regularly report to Team Manager any outstanding matters for advice and/or Adult Guardianship Officer
delegation as set out in guidelines.
3. Maintain up to date OPGIS case records, reports, and data collection.
4. Contribute as directed to assist the Adult Guardianship team with the collection and recording of information relevant to the
realisation of PGT strategic objectives.
5. Act in accordance with relevant legislation and policies including the Guardianship of Adults Act 2016, Health Care Decision
Making Act 2023 and Advanced Personal Planning Act 2013.
6. Contribute to the ongoing development of the Guardianship Support model best practice.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge in working and complying with legislative frameworks, policies and standards related to people with
disabilities and ageing such as the NDIS.
2. Proven ability to apply analysis and carry out day to day practice which complies with policy and guidelines.
3. Proven ability to liaise with key stakeholders to achieve required outcomes.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication, record keeping and data collection skills.
5. Sound knowledge of office-based computer systems including experience in client management databases
6. The ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds and diverse cultures.
7. Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team and the ability to prioritise workload maintaining accuracy and
attention to detail.
Desirable
1. Experience working with people with disabilities and ageing.
2. Tertiary qualifications in aged, disability or other relevant human services area
Further information
The preferred applicant may require to hold a current Working with Children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check.
A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position.
