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Expression of Interest Public Guardian and Trustee
Remuneration equivalent to Executive Contract Officer 3 (ECO3)
The Northern Territory Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person for appointment to the role of Public Guardian and Trustee.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated, with an appointment of up to five years to be offered. This is a statutory appointment made by the Administrator of the Northern Territory, with terms and conditions set by the Administrator. A Public Guardian and Trustee is eligible for reappointment.
Applicants are required to complete a statutory declaration, consent to a National Criminal History Check and consent to relevant professional bodies providing records of investigations into their professional conduct. Part or all of the duties affect a significant number of Aboriginal people and communities. To perform these duties effectively, occupants need to understand the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with them.
The role
The Public Guardian and Trustee is an independent statutory officer appointed under Part 4 of the Guardianship of Adults Act 2016 and Part 2 of the Public Trustee Act 1979. Accountable to the Minister, the Public Guardian and Trustee exercises statutory powers and duties under relevant legislation, including acting as decision maker and trustee of last resort. The role manages Common Fund administration and investment, with fiduciary responsibility for the financial affairs of represented persons and other clients. It also leads systemic advocacy, education and delivery of services in guardianship, health-care decision making, estate administration, trustee management, and will making across the Northern Territory.
The person
As the Public Guardian and Trustee, you would have demonstrated capacity to fulfil the prescribed functions and commitment to the objects and underlying principles of the Guardianship of Adults Act 2016 and the Public Trustee Act 1979. You will have proven superior interpersonal, negotiation and consultative skills, along with extensive experience in providing high-level strategic policy advice. Your ability to display the highest levels of integrity, impartiality and confidentiality, and an understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues as they affect service delivery, including the future reform across the various sectors, will also contribute to your success in the role.
Appropriate tertiary qualifications are highly desirable. This position is based in Darwin.
Further information on this position, including a copy of the job description, can be obtained by contacting Ms Leonique Swart, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Attorney‑General's Department, at or on .
Closing date: 18/02/2026
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume/CV, copies of relevant qualifications, and the Statutory Declaration and Consent Questionnaire.
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