Guardian

Description:

Position : Guardian
Start : ASAP
Duration : 07/05/2025
Salary : $40.50 per hour plus superannuation
Location : Gosford NSW

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Guardian is responsible for the delivery of Guardianship services to achieve the best possible outcomes for people with disabilities and for undertaking individual and systemic advocacy as required. The role is responsible for the assessment and management of guardianship matters to ensure caseloads are accurately reviewed, monitored and actioned including identifying matters for early review and discharge.
Work From Home (WFH) may become available once the induction period is completed and the supervisor is satisfied the successful candidate can work independently.
This arrangement would be 3 days in-office and 2 days work from home.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Conduct visits to represented people as part of the decision-making process and understand the views, will and preference of the represented person, developing and implementing decision making plans, procedures and activities that attempt to resolve issues.
• Provide information to the public as well as respond to enquiries by professional staff, service providers and customers.
• Make, implement and monitor decisions within delegated authority to best serve the interests of people under guardianship while adhering to legislation and procedural guidelines.
• Undertake actions mostly of an individual case related nature and conduct activities based on agreed actions plans with the guidance of their supervisor and the Manager.
• Develop knowledge and experience of local services and key support infrastructure. Understand regional demographics, socio-economic profile and community needs.
• Ensure guardianship matters are monitored and appropriate actions taken in line with the individual guardianship order, relevant policy, standards and the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW). This includes identifying matters for early discharge to be taken to the Tribunal.
• Ensure the exchange of information with represented people, family, and key stakeholders is accurate and timely and at all times compliant with relevant legislation including the Privacy and Personal Protection Information Act 1998, the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and the State Records Act 1998.
• Prepare well-reasoned reports to the Guardianship Division of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) on relevant matters and attend hearings where required.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in social, health, behavioural sciences or related discipline or relevant experience
• Availability to travel throughout NSW

Essential Criteria

• Driver’s licence is necessary for this position

Appointments are subject to the following checks/ clearances:

• Reference checks
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
• Rights to Work in Australia
• All candidates are required to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated to apply for this role

When applying for this role, please include a Word version of your resume (not PDF). Please note that only Australian based applicants will be considered for this role.

By applying for this position, you give MBC Recruitment the sole Right to Represent you for the position of Job Ref 969787 – Guardian. Your details may be provided to the Client to progress your application.
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Job Code: 969787
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