Current opportunities

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.

Reporting to the Regulatory Advisor – Registration (Quality), the Regulatory Officer – Registration (Quality) will undertake and support quality assurance activities, and data remediation activities, to ensure adherence to Ahpra' s registration standards, approved process, and procedures across the registration function and to drive continuous improvement and national consistency.

This includes the conduct, documentation, and reporting of reviews through objective qualitative and quantitative evidence gathering and analyses, the remediation of data anomalies, and providing outcomes and recommendations to the Regulatory Advisor – Registration Team Leader/s.

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

We are looking for a Regulatory Officer – Registration (Quality) to join our team in Sydney, Adelaide, or Canberra. This is a full time, ongoing role. Applications are also being accepted for expressions of interest to be placed on Ahpra’s merit list for any upcoming vacancies.

As the ideal candidate, you will:

• Have experience in researching and gathering information from disparate sources, to articulate a cohesive summary, and to analyse the root cause to solve problems or present recommendations.
• Have experience in the insightful analyses of spreadsheets of data, and in using Excel to create and manipulate spreadsheets, and in understanding and identifying trends in data.
• Have experience in managing a caseload of overlapping tasks and in monitoring and adjusting priorities and scope.
• Have experience of observing and assessing against criteria, from working within a complex administrative environment or legislative environment, by interpreting and applying legislative, policy, and procedure requirements, together with the ability to attend to details.

You can read more in the attached role description;  Role Description Regulatory Officer Registration (Quality) L4.pdf

What we offer:

• Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home – the best of both worlds
• Discounts on private health insurance, novated leasing, and self-education expenses
• Attractive salary of $87,173 per annum ($90,878 per annum from 7 July 2025) plus Superannuation

To apply

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a current resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience meets the key requirements for the role (you can refer to the “Ideal Candidate” statements above as a guide).
• 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 further information or enquiries please contact recruitment via email recruitment@ahpra.gov.au
• Closing Date: 11:30 pm AEST on Monday 21 April 2025.

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.