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 Accreditation Officer, the Accreditation Officer works as a member of the Program Accreditation team to implement the work plan and support delivery of accreditation functions for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice, Chinese Medicine, Medical Radiation Practice, Paramedicine, and Podiatry professions.

The role involves case management of accreditation assessment applications, monitoring responses submitted by education providers, and providing advice, guidance, and support while ensuring stakeholder engagement with education providers, Accreditation Committees and the Program Accreditation team.

This is a full time, 12 month position with a location preference in our Ahpra Melbourne office.

In this role you will:

• Work with the Program Accreditation team to follow work plans and manage your workload, providing timely advice and support to assessment teams, including during site visits.
• Manage accreditation applications and documents from education providers, ensuring compliance with laws, standards, policies, and risk guidelines.
• Handle enquiries from education providers and use judgement to escalate more complex issues that go beyond established guidelines to the Senior Accreditation Officer.
• Prepare reports and agenda papers that align with policies and risk guidelines and present them at meetings when needed.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Skilled at interpreting and applying standards, procedures, and policies, preferably in a regulation or education background.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience in writing reports, agenda papers, and presenting information to committees.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conceptual skills, with the ability to use technology effectively to find information.
• Ability to exercise judgment and resolve issues within established guidelines, escalating when necessary.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines while delivering quality work as part of a team.
• Embody our Ahpra values of Respect, Integrity, Achievement, and Collaboration.

What we offer: 

• Interesting and challenging work with a strong public safety purpose.
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team.
• Salary packaging arrangements, including novated leasing and education expenses.
• Discounted private health insurance and gym memberships.
• Attractive base salary starting at $99,550 plus superannuation.

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply now’ 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 current resume and cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the Qualifications/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.
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Accreditation Officer 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 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.