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 Chief of Staff, this newly created role will establish and lead Ahpra’s board governance function, designing and embedding best practice across the Board, its committees, and the Executive team.
The Company Secretary will play a pivotal role in advising senior leaders on governance, legal obligations, and emerging risks, while overseeing board operations, records, and regulatory alignment. They will develop and oversee governance mechanisms that are evidence-based, compliant, and transparent. This role is responsible for lifting capability, designing processes, and driving continuous improvement across governance systems.
Ahpra is a national organisation with its head office in Melbourne. While the location of the role is flexible, regular travel to Melbourne would be required if based interstate.
About you
You are strategic, decisive, and ready to lead in a complex, reform-driven environment. You bring deep governance expertise, legal insight, and a passion for building systems that uphold integrity and accountability.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Governance, or a related discipline.
- Holds (or is eligible for) graduate membership with the Governance Institute of Australia or the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
- Demonstrated experience as a senior Company Secretary in governance, legal compliance, or board management within a corporate, government, or not-for-profit setting.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks, statutory obligations, and corporate governance principles.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and enhancing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to improve organisational effectiveness.
- Track record of building trust and fostering collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams, senior executives, and board members.
- Leads with integrity, clarity, and strategic purpose, especially in complex or high-stakes environments.
Role descriptor: 
Company Secretary (Exec) - Oct 25.pdf
What we offer:
- An opportunity to work for a high profile, national, for-purpose organisation that delivers on public safety in healthcare.
- An opportunity to establish a new position in a dynamic and exciting period of transformation and change that will impact the lives of everyday Australians.
- A values led organisation that promotes flexibility and employee wellbeing.
- A highly competitive salary package commensurate to the required skills and experience of the role.
At Ahpra we work hybrid arrangement, 2 days in the office. Please refer to Flexible working policy for full overview.
To apply
- Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
- Please submit your application from a confidential email address where you are prepared to receive all emails regarding the position.
- Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria of no more than 2 pages highlighting examples of demonstrated experience.
- 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 11.00pm AEDT Sunday 16 November 2025
- For further information or enquiries please contact the recruitment team via email at recruitment@ahpra.gov.au
We will be shortlisting and conducting interviews during the advertising period and as such, may close applications early if we find a suitable candidate.
Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.
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