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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.

Reporting to the Senior Legal Advisor, Criminal Offence Unit, the Legal Advisor is to provide legal advice and manage a caseload in relation to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. Additionally, the role will support the legal services division by working collaboratively across all areas of health practitioner regulation and providing legal advice and support to Ahpra and the National Boards.

This is an ongoing full-time opportunity available to all state offices

In this role you will:

• Deliver expert legal advice both written and oral on criminal investigations, ensuring compliance with the National Law, applicable legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Independently manage a high-volume caseload—including complex and low-risk prosecutions—ensuring effective legal service through oversight of all prosecution elements and coordination with legal providers and stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice and support to Inspectors, working collaboratively with and supporting other Ahpra colleagues.
• Where appropriate, conduct investigations of low and moderate risk complaints about alleged offences and exercise statutory powers as an Inspector.
• Supervise and mentor junior legal staff.
• Provide professional legal advice and recommendations in relation to the development and review of policies and procedures ensuring national consistency and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a database of relevant prosecution outcomes and advice.
• Other duties as directed by the Senior Legal Advisor –Criminal Offences Unit.

You can review more in the attached role description: RD Legal Advisor.docx

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Admission as a legal practitioner to any state or territory and holds an unrestricted practising certificate (Essential).
• At least 2 years post admission legal experience as a legal practitioner.
• Proven criminal law experience and preferably experience conducting or overseeing criminal prosecutions.
• Exemplary communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to a variety of audiences
• Excellent case management and organisational skills; together with the ability to autonomously plan, prioritise and manage competing tasks and deadlines.
• The ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders.

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 $135,031 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 AEsT Monday 21 2025

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.