The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with the 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for Australia’s 870,000+ registered 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.  

Why do we need this role?  

Engaging with our diverse stakeholders to build trust and confidence in us as the national health practitioner regulator is a key priority for Ahpra. In Victoria, the State Manager works with senior external stakeholders and we are looking for the right person to support that liaison work.  

This is a full-time, fixed term role of approximately 12 months, with a combination of office days and work from home – the best of both worlds!  

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, which includes the flexible working policy.  

Who are we looking for?  

Working in the Victorian and National Ahpra office, this high volume role within Ahpra’s Engagement function is a key intersection between the 500+ people in the Ahpra Melbourne office and the complex Victorian health sector.

We are looking for an individual with a strong foundation in providing local office management, administration support, and secretariat support, with a passion for stakeholder engagement to take on our Engagement Liaison Officer role. You will use your skills in time management, project coordination, facilitation, and engagement to actively develop and maintain ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will collaborate closely with the Victorian State Manager in this dynamic role. Highly motivated and personable, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to deliver our Ahpra Engagement Strategy, and to understand what our community needs from Ahpra and the National Boards.

You embody our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Achievement, which in turn builds on the trust and credibility you will develop with key stakeholders. This will allow you to provide excellence in service delivery, engage widely, and actively contribute to the positive culture of the Melbourne office.

This role is yours to own, working with people committed to the protection of the public through empathetic regulation of 16 registered health professions across 15 National Boards.  

You can read more in the attached role description below.

What do we offer?  

Our new Melbourne office, located on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People, is a purpose-built office centrally located in the QV building. Offering a fresh modern space with natural light, plants, and workspaces designed to suit different work styles and needs, we are excited to settle into our new space. You will be part of a national organisation with offices and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in each of Australia's capital cities.   

We are proud to have a friendly and supportive working culture that encourages genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We have a hybrid blend of work from home and office based - the best of both worlds to encourage collaboration within our teams.   

Your health and well-being are important - we offer discounts on Health Insurance (Medibank), annual flu vaccinations, and provide access to an Employee Assistance Program. 

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 a cover letter showcasing your skills as they relate to the “Experience” section of the role description  
• For further information or enquiries please email [email protected] using the subject line: Engagement Liaison Officer - Victoria enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present.  

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 the time of application.  

With respect, no agencies please.