Plain Language Editor

**Job no**: V14487
**Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time
**Location**: Melbourne
**Categories**: Communications and Media

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 Australia’s registered health practitioners are suitably trained, qualified, and safe to practise.

**About the role**

The Ahpra Communications and Media team provides strategic and material support to Ahpra and the National Boards for internal and external stakeholder engagement. This includes managing Ahpra’s internal and external channels, such as: websites, the intranet, publications, media, social media, and videos.

In this role reporting to the National Manager, Communications and Media, you will help revise and simplify consultation documents to improve engagement and transparency, particularly as we implement key recommendations from the Kruk Review on overseas health practitioner regulation. Working closely with Policy and Accreditation teams, you'll play a vital part in shaping how important health regulation issues are communicated to diverse audiences.

As a Plain Language Editor, you’ll transform technical content into clear, concise language that resonates with practitioners, stakeholders, and the public. Your work will support meaningful consultation and help ensure feedback shapes standards and guidelines that protect public safety and support high-quality care. This is a specialist role where success depends on collaboration, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of plain language principles.

To read more about the role; Role Description - Plain Language Editor (CL6)

**About you**

You will have a degree in editing, writing, communications, journalism, or a related discipline, or equivalent proven experience that you can bring to succeed in this role.
- You have a passion for translating complex information into plain language, making it accessible to the public.
- With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you’re confident collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and navigating complex or sensitive environments with professionalism and care.
- You bring a solid understanding of the role of government and public sector bodies and know how to tailor content to suit their needs and audiences.
- With proven experience as a writer, editor, and proofreader, you have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines.
- Highly organised, you are able to manage your time while working autonomously and as part of a team.
- You embody our Ahpra values of Collaboration, Respect, Integrity, and Achievement.

**What we offer**:

- A supportive and flexible working culture that supports you in achieving a balance between work and personal commitments.
- Hybrid work environment - a blend of office and work from home means the best of both worlds
- Central office locations with modern, open-plan workspaces.
- Attractive salary of $113,718 per annum ($118,551 post 7 July) plus superannuation.

**To apply**:

- 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.
- Applications must be submitted by 11.30pm AEST on Tuesday 17 June 2025.

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.
- With respect, no agencies please._

**Advertised**: 03 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 17 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time