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The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. 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 is a full time, fixed-term role until 30 June 2026. Our preferred location is Melbourne, however applications outside this jurisdiction are welcomed.   

The Senior Policy Officer supports the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and its Committees in their regulatory role, policy and standards development by researching and developing registration standards, professional codes, standards, guidelines and policy which meet the National Board’s requirements, and undertaking appropriate internal and external stakeholder consultation as required.  

A key focus of the role is to support the coordination of work being completed to review registration pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs). That includes the development of registration pathways, registration standards, guidelines, and relevant explanatory material and engage in consultations with key stakeholders as part of a review to streamline pathways and processes.

In this role you will:  

• Work with and be guided by the Medical Board, its Committees, and Ahpra staff as you progress your work.  
• Participate in and/or develop and implement project plans to ensure that IMG registration pathways, registration standards, guidelines, and other explanatory materials are developed within relevant time frames and funding.   
• Develop consultation and communication materials for stakeholders, including for applicants, medical practitioners, and relevant organisations.  
• Develop implementation plans and materials for new or revised registration pathways, policies, standards, or guidelines related to IMGs.  
• Prepare reports for governments and stakeholders as required 
• Convene and provide secretariat support for meetings with internal and external stakeholders.  

Please review the attached position description:   Senior Policy Officer, Medical (CL7) - July 23.pdf

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of expertise.   
• Considerable experience in the development of health profession policy advice, ideally relating to health practitioner regulation.  
• Sound understanding of project management methodology.  
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills.  
• Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills.  

What we offer:  

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home  
• 17.5% leave loading  
• You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit.  
• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses  
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
• Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses   
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted gym membership  
• Attractive salary of $129,526 per annum ($135,031 post 7 July 2025) plus Superannuation  

If you would like to be part of this work and contribute to access to safer healthcare, we would love to hear from you.  

To apply:  

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.  
• Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the position description
•  Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process  
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email recruitment@ahpra.gov.au  
• Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST on 27 April 2025  

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

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

Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present.  

With respect, no agencies please