Vacancy title:
Guardian

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Legal, Civil & Government, Protective Services]

Jobs at:
Department of Justice

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 20 2026

Duty Station:
Perth WA | Perth WA

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the role

Join our growing team at the Office of the Public Advocate. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our expanding workforce. The Office of the Public Advocate protects and promotes the rights of adults with decision-making disabilities and in doing so offers employees a rewarding, challenging and meaningful workplace that supports communities across WA.

Responsibilities

Guardians make personal and lifestyle decisions on behalf of represented persons, who have decision-making disabilities, such as intellectual disability, mental health condition, dementia or acquired brain injury. Guardians also attend hearings at the State Administrative Tribunal to advocate on behalf of the represented person. As a guardian you will need to demonstrate an ability to work with delegated responsibility in situations which demand personal resilience, initiative, and independence.

Qualifications or requirements

You will need to possess well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to make significant decisions. High level communication skills are required, including report writing, good oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to engage and work with people in situations of conflict. You will also need to demonstrate expertise and established networks relation to community-based services for people with decision-making disabilities.

Additional Notes

Due to our work with people with disability, successful applicants are encouraged to have, or be prepared to have, an influenza vaccination.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career pathway opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunity programs.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

An information session will be held to provide an opportunity to speak with experienced staff and ask questions about the role and recruitment process, if you wish to attend, please click the link below to register:

The Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams will be held on Thursday, 9 April 2026 between 5pm – 5:30pm - Click here to register.

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=404572

Applications must be received before Monday, 20 April 2026 at 4:30pm.

Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now

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