Current opportunities

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the national agency responsible for administering the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in partnership with 15 National Boards for the regulated health professions. 

This is a full time permanent opportunity that is based in Melbourne working a hybrid (2 office days) arrangement. 

Reporting to the Manager - Information Security, this newly created role is accountable for managing the delivery of key IT projects with specific focus on Ahpra’s Cyber Security Program of works.

About you

You are an experienced project management professional with a proven ability to deliver IT and related projects in a medium to large enterprise environment. You have experience or understanding of IT security, risk and governance, as well as managing internal and external stakeholders and ensuring project deliverables are on time and on budget.

Your demonstrated ability in planning, leading, organising, and motivating teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering and to provide exceptional balance of risk mitigation and business value will be key to your success and that of the team.

As an individual, your ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across a large and complex organisation is critical. You embody our values of Service, Collaboration and Achievement enabling you to build trust with and influence key stakeholders.

You can review more in the attached role description:  RD - Project Manager - Cybersecurity Program.pdf

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
• Great work/life balance
• Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $149,515 annum plus Superannuation

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application. Email applications will not be accepted. 
• Your application must include a cover letter, current resume and maximum 2 page document addressing the ‘Experience’ section of the Role 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 
• Offer of employment will be subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment team via email at recruitment@ahpra.gov.au   
• Applications Close: 11.30pm Tuesday 26 November 2024

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

We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early. 

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 

Please note: Ahpra does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from agencies. Please do not submit any profiles or resumes. Should we require additional assistance, we will contact our preferred partners.