The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works 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 and are practising safely.
As the Research Officer within the Research, Evaluation and Insights Team, (REIT) you will play a key role in supporting a high-performing research team through the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of research projects relating to recommendations from the Independent Review of Overseas Health Practitioner Regulatory Settings (the Kruk Review).
The Research Officer will support a review of the English language skills requirements for internationally qualified health practitioners applying for registration in Australia and optimisation of associated standards. This involves exploring alternative options for how applicants may meet these requirements, thereby improving the public’s access to health services.
This is a full time, fixed term (until July 2025 with possible extension) role, located in any Ahpra location
In this role you will be expected to:
- Work to develop a contemporary evidence base to support optimised language standard setting
- Interrogate administrative databases to identify and explore factors associated with risks to the public
- Apply sound research methodology, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and dissemination of research results
- Have either quantitative research skills, such as the design and collection of data to answer research questions, or qualitative research skills, including design and practical undertaking of interviews and focus groups
- Conduct statistical and thematic analyses
- Conduct literature/scoping reviews/systematic reviews using robust research methods.
- Prepare research ethics proposals, meeting papers, presentations, reports and publications as required.
Please see attached role descriptor : 
Research and Evaluation Officer (CL5) - June 23 .pdf
You will possess the following skills and attributes:
- A relevant qualification in public health, statistics, data science, or a degree with a strong focus on research methods and data analysis, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Experience as either a quantitative or qualitative researcher.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate technical communication concisely for diverse audiences such as boards and executive management.
- Strong verbal communication skills to enable open information sharing within a team
- Experience in working with language standard setting is desirable
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 health insurance with Private Health
- Attractive salary of $99,550 per annum 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 cover letter, current resume and maximum 2 page document addressing the selection criteria above.
- 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
- Applications must be submitted by 11.30pm AEDT Tuesday 29 October 2024
- For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email 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.
Offers of employment are 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.
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, present, and emerging.
With respect, no agencies please.
