Jessica Bauman is a proud Identified First Nations Woman and Principal Guardian with the Public Guardian Queensland. Jessica specialises in and has a strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of adults who lack decision-making capacity, including people living with complex mental health conditions. Jessica has held multiple roles at the Public Guardian, including Senior Guardian, Principal Guardian and Team Leader, with experience at The Park Centre for Mental Health and Forensic Disability Service. In 2024 and 2025 she contributed to the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist’s Subject Matter Expert Group, focusing on high-risk patients subject to seclusion and containment. Jessica’s career spans over 20 years in the public and private sectors, particularly across the areas of Mental Health, NDIS, Child Safety and now at The Public Guardian.