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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. 

About the role

Strategy and Policy exists to protect the public through whole of National Scheme strategy, policy, engagement, and regulatory governance functions that are effective and responsive. The directorate provides high quality services that are national and run across the professions we regulate.

The Qualifications Assessment Policy team (within Ahpra’s Accreditation Unit) works in collaboration with other teams within Strategy and Policy and Regulatory Operations, to effectively support assessment of qualifications held by individuals seeking to register as health practitioners in Australia, including overseas qualified practitioners. We do this by providing expert advice and guidance on specific matters, and undertaking projects related to qualifications assessment policy.

This is a full-time permanent position available in any Ahpra office, with a preference for Melbourne or Hobart locations. 

About you

You will have demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and work independently in a complex environment. You will effectively prioritise, while managing multiple tasks and deadlines. We are seeking someone with experience in policy interpretation, who takes a holistic review, and is able to make decisions in a timely manner. Previous experience in qualifications assessment, education, or policy will be highly regarded. 

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Degree in a relevant field such as health policy or research, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and responsive, coping well under pressure, responding and adjusting easily to changing work demands and circumstances.
• Advanced research, analytical and conceptual skills as they relate to policy development, including the ability to effectively use relevant technology to find information.
• Advanced organisational skills including excellent time management skills plus the ability to prioritise workload in response to time critical targets.
• Advanced written communication skills including experience drafting policy, writing reports and recommendations, and preparing agenda papers.
• Advanced verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Advanced relationship building capabilities across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills as they relate to interpretation of information including ability to exercise judgment and resolve issues independently within agreed thresholds and escalate issues as required.

 You can read more in the attached role descriptor:  Qualifications Assessment Officer (CL5).pdf

 What we offer: 

• Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home – the best of both worlds. 
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team   
• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses, a company laptop, and a working-from-home kit.   
• Salary packaging arrangements including discounted health insurance, novated leasing, and education expenses   
• Attractive salary of $99,550 per annum plus superannuation   

 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 contact recruitment@ahpra.gov.au 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 February 2025

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.