Guardian for Children and Young People
Core
Independent statutory advocate monitoring the wellbeing and rights of children under the guardianship of the Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and those in detention.
Role type
Senior executive statutory guardian
Builds
Advocacy for children's rights, systemic reform in child protection and youth justice, annual performance reporting to the Minister
Domain
Child protection, youth justice, residential care, public policy
Deliverable
client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic thinking, systems thinking, independent advocacy, complex environment judgement, legislative understanding, cultural competence with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Preferred skills
Experience in high-profile government environments, stakeholder engagement
Responsibilities
Promote and advocate for the best interests of children under guardianship; Monitor care circumstances and advise the Minister on quality of care; Inquire into and advise on systemic reform; Investigate and report on matters referred by the Minister or Chief Executive; Lead the Office of the Guardian and report on statutory functions
Seniority
Senior, strategic executive