CareerPlan

Principal Guardian - Clerk Grade 7/8

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$117k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-12
HybridCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Make complex health and lifestyle decisions and advocate for positive outcomes for represented people who may be unable to make decisions independently, in accordance with the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW).

Role type

Senior IC guardian (public sector)

Builds

Advocacy and decision-making support for vulnerable individuals

Domain

Public sector / Social work / Guardianship

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

complex case management, negotiation, advocacy, leadership, supervision, mentoring, analytical thinking, problem-solving, report writing

Preferred skills

ethical practice, person-centred approach, resilience

Responsibilities

manage sensitive and complex guardianship matters, provide leadership and mentoring to Senior Guardians and support staff, prepare high-quality reports and submissions, advise on complex cases

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership capability