• Fixed-term temporary, flexible full-time position
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• CBD location, close to public transport

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. Please visit the OPG website to learn more.

about the role

As a Paralegal in the Corporate and Legal Practice Team (CLPT), you will assist and support the Principal Legal Officer to provide advice and assistance to the Public Guardian (and their delegates) in relation to the discharge of the Public Guardian’s statutory functions and exercise of their statutory powers.

key responsibilities:

• Undertake research to assist in the provision of policy and legal advice relating to the Public Guardian’s statutory functions and exercise of statutory powers and relating to the service delivery of the Office of the Public Guardian.
• Assist in the co-ordination of high priority external requests for information.
• Review and advise on enduring documents.
• Undertake information and records management for the CLPT and assist with reporting on CLPT activities.

A position description is attached.