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.

We are seeking a Project Officer to provide project support for the delivery of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Cultural Safety Strategy program of work and associated activities. Demonstrating your lived experience grounded in Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Ways of Knowing, Doing and Being, you will build strong and solid stakeholder relationships to ensure that shared objectives are met towards cultural safety .

 An exciting and newly created role will see you make your mark as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Project Officer at Ahpra. You will report to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Program Manager working closely with the National Director, Health Strategy Unit, Cultural Safety Strategy Teams along with other key internal and external stakeholders. The role is positioned within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Unit (HSU) and the Strategy, Policy and Workforce directorate. 

This is a full time ongoing position based in Brisbane.

This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, reflecting Ahpra’s Reconciliation Action Plan commitment. 

In this role you will:

• Develop policy briefs, consultation papers, memoranda, meeting papers (e.g, minutes, agendas) and associated documents that assist with messaging to key stakeholders about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Strategy program of work along with supporting a cross-profession approach.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the chairs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Group and Working Groups.
• Contribute to the development of embedding culturally safe practices into the governance and operations of Ahpra and National Boards.
• Work collaboratively with the Health Strategy Unit team, internal and external stakeholders to ensure that strategic objectives are met. 

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Lived experience grounded in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, doing and being
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural safety and anti-racism practices
• Qualification and / or relevant experience in health, policy, or regulation
• Experience supporting programs of work, committees and/or projects
• Strong interpersonal skills along with well-developed verbal and written communications skills
• Authenticity with a solution-focused approach to managing challenges 

What we offer:

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home 
• 17.5% leave loading 
• You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit. 
• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses 
• Culturally safe buddy
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team 
• Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses  
• Discounted health insurance with Private Health 
• Discounted gym membership 
• Attractive base salary of $97,122 per annum 

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application.
• 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
• 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 and maximum 2 page response to the ‘Qualifications/experience’ key results areas which are stated in the Position Description under the heading ‘Key results area’

For further information or enquiries please contact Melissa Browning on (07) 3149 4660 or Jayde Fuller on (07) 3149 6948, or you can email [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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. 

A position description is attached.