Legal Officer (Guardianship)

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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites.

Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity.

Your key responsibilities

Undertake advocacy and timely supported and substituted decision making for adults with impaired decision-making capacity for legal matters in areas of law such as: criminal law; mental health; child protection; domestic and family violence; and family law.
Support other delegated officers to deliver timely, supported and substituted decision making for adults with impaired decision-making capacity.
Ensure clients are legally represented, and provide instructions to, and assist instructed legal representatives to support clients to receive the best possible outcomes as a result of their interactions with justice and legal system.
Advocate, negotiate and ensure that decision-making processes for clients are in compliance with applicable legislation.
Attend and/or appear on behalf of the Public Guardian at court or tribunal appearances, as required.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications and conditions

You must have a law degree from a recognised tertiary institution and be admitted, or you must be eligible for immediate admission as a legal practitioner in Queensland.

Mandatory Qualifications

You must possess a C class driver's licence.

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