Manager Estate Services - Public Trustee
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Stillwell Management Consultants
Our client, the Public Trustee is a statutory authority committed to safeguarding the financial and legal interests of South Australians, particularly those who are vulnerable or unable to manage their own affairs. Operating under the Attorney‑General’s Department, the Public Trustee provides professional services in estate administration, trust management, Will‑making, financial administration and taxation.
The opportunity has arisen for a Manager Estate Services to join the organisation and assume responsibility for the effective leadership and management of the branch, ensuring the provision of superior, customer‑centric, estate and trust administration and Will‑making in a complex, fast‑paced environment. Reporting to the Director Customer Services, the Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans, manage major contracts, oversee risk and compliance across all estates, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery, ensuring prudent management of client assets.
This role demands expertise in estate administration, financial and legal delegations and change management, ideally supported by tertiary qualifications in law, business, accounting or finance. You will bring deep technical knowledge, strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities and a proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams in a high‑volume, high‑stakes environment. Your ability to maintain strong stakeholder relationships, foster staff wellbeing and positivity and deliver services grounded in integrity and empathy will be key to your success.
Interest is sought from professionals who lead with confidence, communicate with clarity and thrive on complexity. You will be a strategic thinker, a collaborative partner and a champion of public sector values. This role offers the chance to influence branch‑level strategy, lead the delivery of complex estate administration and manage a branch within a respected statutory authority, where your expertise will directly support South Australians.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, 5 December 2025.
Telephone enquiries to Tess Shaw are welcome on (+618) 8212 0999.
To apply, please click the link above and submit your CV and Cover Letter.
The Position Description is available by clicking "View Position Description" found via the listing on our website: https://www.stillwellmanagement.com.au/jobs/
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Human Resources Services
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