Job Summary
- $129,546 per annum plus Superannuation
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 29th Nov 2024
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.
Ahpra is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.
This is a Full time, fixed term, opportunity. Located at any Ahpra office, working a hybrid arrangement.
Reporting to the Program Manager – Future Assessment Strategy, this position will play a key role in supporting the review and refinement of the assessment strategy for Internationally Qualified Nurses and Midwives (IQNM).
In this dynamic role, you will help drive the development of policy, processes, and project deliverable that contribute to the strategic director of Ahpra’s initiatives in the health and regulator sectors.
Your focus will be on ensuring that operational and policy advice aligns with the current legislation, establish best practices. You will contribute to the implementation of key project components, facilitate consultation and communications with stakeholders and provide specialist advice to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, within scope and to the highest standards. The project may expand to include other professions in due course.
You are highly organised and results driven professional, strong project management skills and policy development skills. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills will enable you to draft clear high quality reports and facilitate effective meetings and workshops.
With a strong analytical mindset you bring experience in research and consultation to inform policy development and contribute valuable expertise to project teams.
You will have a genuine passion for improving healthcare systems and a deep commitment to deliver high quality impactful outcomes.
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. A deep understanding of the midwifery profession specifically in relation to health practitioner regulation is ideal.
A position description is attached.
We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early.
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, present and emerging.
With respect, no agencies please.
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.