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. 

Ahpra is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. 

Reporting to the Operations Manager – Notifications (Health Management), the Senior Regulatory Advisor – Notifications leads the day-to-day operations of a Notifications team and supports the team to deliver quality, timely and risk-based notification management through an agreed case management process.

This is a full time, ongoing role based in any of our Ahpra offices, working in a hybrid arrangement. 

In this role you will: 

• Provide expert regulatory advice in the case management of notifications consistent with agreed risk thresholds, current legislation, relevant principles, established policies and procedures and the delegated authority of the Board, considerate of the experience of notifiers and practitioners.
• Provide high quality briefings and advice related to the management of notifications to decision-makers, senior management and staff. 
• Effectively and appropriately manage relationships with practitioners, notifiers, witnesses and third parties, including undertaking regular updates.
• People Management: Achieving organisational goals by effectively managing the team’s and team members’ workplace performance.

Please refer to the attached job description for a full overview. - Role Description - Level 7 - Senior Regulatory Advisor - Notifications.pdf

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following: 

• You will hold a Tertiary degree in Law, Business, Policy, Communications or Health field or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
• Advanced Diploma Leadership and Management or equivalent and/or relevant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise and resolve critical and sensitive issues and provide high level, authoritative advice.  

What we offer: 

• A friendly and supportive working culture 
• Great work/life balance and flexible working 
• Attractive base salary starting at $126,367 plus superannuation and leave loading 

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. 
• Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria addressing the “Capabilities for the role” 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. 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Regulatory Advisor - Notifications (Health Management Team) - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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 requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the COVID-19 Vaccination policy and Flexible working policy. 

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 and present. 

With respect, no agencies please.