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.
The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in delivering end‑to‑end procurement services that support Ahpra’s regulatory mission and ensure strong governance, value for money and probity.
This is a full time permanent opportunity, preferably based in either our Melbourne or Brisbane offices, working a hybrid arrangement.
Reporting within Finance and Procurement, this role partners closely with stakeholders across the organisation to enable effective sourcing, supplier engagement and contract outcomes. The Procurement Specialist contributes to strategic sourcing and category management (particularly professional services), applies market intelligence and data insights, and supports continuous improvement in procurement systems and capability.
You will work in a highly regulated, national environment where sound judgement, strong stakeholder engagement and high‑quality advice are essential to achieving compliant and commercially sound outcomes.
In this role, you will
- Deliver end‑to‑end procurement activities (RFQs, RFTs, evaluations, negotiations and contracts) in line with policy and governance requirements.
- Provide timely, customer‑focused procurement advice and support to stakeholders across the organisation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enable effective sourcing outcomes.
- Prepare high‑quality sourcing documentation, evaluation reports, recommendation papers and support contract drafting.
- Contribute to category strategies through market engagement, spend analysis and procurement insights.
- Support and drive continuous improvement of procurement systems, tools and processes (including Portt).
- Monitor procurement compliance and contribute to reporting and governance requirements.
About you
You are a procurement professional with strong end‑to‑end experience in a regulated or government environment and a sound understanding of procurement policy, probity and value‑for‑money principles. You are confident advising stakeholders, managing multiple priorities and delivering high‑quality procurement outcomes in a complex, nationally focused organisation.
As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated end‑to‑end procurement experience in a regulated or government environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory capability with well‑developed influencing skills.
- High‑quality written communication skills, including procurement documentation and reporting.
- Sound commercial capability, including analysis and negotiation experience.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to contribute to process improvement and procurement capability uplift.
You are customer‑focused, accountable and values‑driven, and you thrive in environments where collaboration, integrity and strong governance underpin success.
You can view more in the attached role description: Procurement Specialist - role description
What we offer:
- A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
- Great work/life balance
- Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
- Attractive salary of $118,551 annum plus Superannuation
To apply:
- Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application, which 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 AEDT Friday 10 April 2026
Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Hybrid and 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.
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