Ahpra considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position. This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants in accordance with relevant Commonwealth, State, and Territory legislation.  

Ahpra's overall purpose is to protect the public by regulating health practitioners efficiently and effectively in the public interest to facilitate access to safer healthcare for all the community. Ahpra and the National Scheme, in partnership with the National Scheme's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Group (the Strategy Group) have committed to eliminating racism within healthcare in Australia. 

Ahpra, as the health practitioner regulator, aims to make patient safety the norm for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples by ensuring registered health practitioners are practising their profession in a culturally safe way. 

We are recruiting for an ongoing, full-time role supporting our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia, preferably based in our Melbourne office, working a hybrid arrangement. 

About the Role 

The role of Executive Officer is to work within Ahpra management structures to provide high-level executive support, leadership and guidance to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Board of Australia (National Board) and Ahpra. 

The Executive Officer is responsible for facilitating the satisfactory delivery of the expected outcomes of the Health Profession Agreement between Ahpra and the National Board. The Executive Officer is also responsible for developing and managing key relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally and for maintaining the reputation and credibility of both Ahpra and the National Board.  

In this role you will: 

• Provide executive leadership to the National Board in relation to the establishment, co-ordination and maintenance of systems and structures to ensure proper registration and regulation of the profession 
• Actively assisting the National Board with the development of strategy and planning in the context of the current NRAS Strategy and the Health Profession Agreement 
• Provide high quality advice that reflects consideration of scheme-wide impacts and external regulatory, political and stakeholder contexts to guide the National Board in the development of policy, guidelines and standards 
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality secretariat service to the National Board 
• Provide high quality advice, information and guidance to Ahpra’s executive management 

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

You will be an experienced, senior officer who has an excellent understanding of governance and regulation in the public interest. Communication and strong interpersonal skills will be professional and collaborative as you manage and engage key stakeholders internally and externally in this role.

As an individual, your ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders will be key.    You embody our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Achievement. 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as regulation, public health, policy, government administration, or another relevant degree. 
• Strategic and critical thinking with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of how governments regulate in the public interest through risk-based approaches. 
• Adaptability and receptiveness to new ideas and ways of working; cooperating successfully with others in the pursuit of team goals, responding and adjusting easily to changing work demands and circumstances. 
• Organisational and cultural awareness, with an outstanding track record of building constructive and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Sound research, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills and capacity to provide robust advice to support decision-making 
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills including the ability to negotiate and influence others, manage consultation processes, and relate to a wide range of clients or stakeholders. 
• A persuasive public speaker with the ability to represent Ahpra and the National Board externally at forums and meetings. 
• High levels of professionalism and probity, preparedness to engage responsibly with risk, sound judgement, courage, resilience, and a high level of self-awareness. 

A position description is attached.

What we offer: 

• Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home – the best of both worlds 
• A friendly and supportive working culture 
• Discounted health insurance and discounted gym memberships 
• Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a central location
• Attractive salary of $149,515 per annum plus Superannuation 

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Email applications will not be accepted. 
• Your application must include a cover letter, current resume and maximum 2 page document  addressing the selection criteria above (see ‘As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following’, address each point). 
• 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 contact our recruitment team via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Officer - Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Health Practice enquiry via EthicalJobs.   

Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period.  Should we receive suitable candidates 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 Flexible working policy.   

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, Ahpra is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing during this time, the employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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.