Current opportunities

Ahpra is a national organisation, with offices in each state and territory. We work in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health practitioners. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

This role will support Ahpra’s Transformation Program. The Program will deliver new ways of working and a new technology platform to:

• make it easier for people to do their work
• make it easier for people to work and interact with us
• capture the data we need to improve our regulatory and business intelligence, and research capabilities, and
• ‘future proof’ Ahpra with new systems and tools.

The role will sit in in a high-performing Communication and Media team with a supportive culture. Your primary client will be the Transformation Program.

We are looking for someone who can confidently build relationships in a large, complex organisation, and who is a self-starter and an excellent communicator, able to translate complex information into plain English. Central to this role will be your ability to keep things on track through effective planning, mapping individual project communications plans to larger cross-organisational strategies.

The successful applicant should understand the need to foster positive relationships with work colleagues to achieve this, as well as the importance of considering stakeholder and consumer views when advising on ways to engage and consult.

This is a full time fixed term (6months) opportunity, based in either Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart or Brisbane.

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the  Flexible working policy.

In this role, with a focus on change and transformation you will:

• deliver great communications advice and support   
• develop and implement tailored communication and engagement strategies/plans to support objectives, to internal and external audiences    
• provide advice on, and help develop and implement, communications plans and customer engagement strategies.
• use a range of communication channels to reach internal and external audiences.
• be a comms all-rounder with the ability to think strategically, tailor messages and produce high-quality content and collateral in a change context.

You can read more in the attached role description:  Communications Advisor (CL5) - Oct 2024.pdf

As the ideal candidate you will demonstrate the following: 

• Demonstrated communications experience in a high pressure and complex organisation, including in transformation and technology
• A proven track record in providing outstanding customer service and working well in a team
• Exceptional interpersonal and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to comfortably manage multiple projects, competing timelines and uncertainty
• Tertiary qualification in Communications, PR, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture
• Great work/life balance and flexible working
• Attractive base salary starting at $99,550 plus superannuation

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application and view the Position Description
• Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the accountabilities in the position description
• Please submit your application from a confidential email address where you are prepared to receive all emails regarding the position
• Applications must be submitted by 11.30pm on Sunday 3 November 2024
• For further information or enquiries please contact recruitment@ahpra.gov.au.

Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period.  Should we receive suitable candidates during this time, the advertising period will cease.

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With respect, no agencies please.