The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the national agency responsible for administering the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in partnership with 15 National Boards for the regulated health professions. 

This is a full time permanent opportunity that is based in Melbourne working a hybrid (2 office days) arrangement. 

About the Role

The reports directly to the Manager of Information Security and is responsible for the assessing and documenting of Ahpra’s compliance and risk posture as they relate to its information assets. This position will develop and implement the information security risk management and assurance program. risk management and assurance program.  Expertise within this field is fundamental along with strong leadership and project management experience.

In this role you will:

• Implements and evaluates security risk and controls; ensuring documented and sustainable compliance that aligns and advances Ahpra objectives and supports an uplift in security maturity
• Updates security controls and provides support and advice to all stakeholders on security controls covering internal assessment, regulations, protecting Personally Identifying Information Data and other relevant compliance requirements.
• Performs and investigates internal and external information security risk and exception assessments
• Support, coach and guide internal stakeholders in the management of security program and functions.

About you

You will be an experienced and highly regarded expert with IT governance, quality and security standards. You will demonstrate professional and customer focused interpersonal skills and able to converse with a range of stakeholders.

You will also have the following:

• Formal qualifications in Business Management, Information Technology Management or related field must include PSPF, ISM, NIST, ISO2700 series
• Minimum of 5 years experience or relevant experience in implementing, managing, reviewing and improving internal security controls for governance, compliance and quality, IT audits, or assurance and risk management programmes.
• Experience in the implementation and monitoring the GRC (governance, risk and compliance) process and systems
• Resilient, solution focused and able to reconcile multiple perspectives

You can review more in the attached role description.

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
• Great work/life balance
• Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $129,526 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 ‘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 
• Offer of employment will be subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks. 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment team via email at [email protected] using the subject line: IT Governance - Risk and Compliance Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Flexible working policy. 

We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early. 

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.