The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with the 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for Australia’s 950,000+ registered 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.
Reporting to the ACT Territory Manager, the Engagement Liaison Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting stakeholder engagement and strengthening partnerships across the Canberra health landscape. This role sits at the centre of Ahpra’s Engagement function, helping to build trust and confidence in the National Scheme through effective coordination, communication, and service delivery.
This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity.
Working in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, you will provide high-level liaison, coordination, and confidential executive support to the Territory Manager. You will also contribute to nationally aligned engagement initiatives while supporting local priorities, helping ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes for stakeholders.
This is a dynamic and varied role that offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and engage with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders.
In this role, you will:
- Proactively coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement activities on behalf of the ACT Territory Manager.
- Coordinate liaison activities including stakeholder visits, onboarding of new staff and Board members, local communications, and event planning and delivery.
- Provide high-quality, confidential secretariat support including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination and preparation of agendas, minutes and records.
- Support stakeholder engagement planning, reporting, and projects aligned with Ahpra’s National Scheme Strategy and Engagement Strategy.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders across government, health professions and the community.
- Respond professionally to stakeholder enquiries, resolving issues and escalating risks where appropriate.
- Provide local office support and contribute to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Work collaboratively with Engagement colleagues nationally to deliver shared priorities and initiatives.
You are a highly organised and proactive professional with strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to provide high level support in a complex environment. Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, you take pride in building strong relationships and delivering a seamless experience. With sound judgement, discretion and attention to detail, you effectively manage competing priorities to ensure engagement activities are delivered efficiently and professionally. You align with Ahpra’s values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Achievement.
You can read more in the attached role description: Engagement Liaison Officer (RD Final)
What do we offer?
- A friendly and supportive working culture
- Generous provisions for personal leave, annual leave loading, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Attractive salary of $90,878 per annum plus superannuation
To apply
- Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
- Your application must include a current resume and a cover letter showcasing your skills as they relate to the Qualifications / Experience” section of the role description
- Applications must be submitted by 11.30pm AEST on Wednesday 10 June 2026
- For further information or enquiries please email recruitment@ahpra.gov.au
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 Hybrid and flexible working policy
Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present.
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 the time of application.
With respect, no agencies please.
