Qualifications Support Officer

**Job no**: V13950
**Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time
**Location**: Hobart, Melbourne, Any - Any location
**Categories**: Strategy & Policy

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.

**This is a full time fixed term (12mths) opportunity based in Any Ahpra location with a preference in Melbourne or Hobart**

**Why do we need this role?**

Strategy and Policy exists to protect the public through whole of National Scheme strategy, policy, engagement and regulatory governance functions that are effective and responsive. The directorate provides high quality services that are national and run across the professions we regulate. The Qualifications Assessment Policy and Projects Team (within Ahpra’s Accreditation Unit) works in collaboration with other teams within Strategy and Policy and Regulatory Operations, to effectively support assessment of qualifications held by individuals seeking to register as health practitioners in Australia, including overseas qualified practitioners. We do this by providing expert advice and guidance on specific matters, and undertaking projects related to qualifications assessment policy

**In this role you will**:

- Coordinate the preparations for meetings, teleconferences and video conferences, including room bookings and set up prior to meeting, catering, provision of materials or information for the meeting, attending meetings and tidying up after the event
- Prepare and process agendas and meeting papers for committee meetings and distribute electronically, in accordance with agreed service delivery standards and time frames and in the correct format
- Effectively manage all relevant committee communications to internal and external stakeholders. Consult and liaise with program directors, managers, staff and board and committee members in relation to agenda items and papers.
- Organise travel arrangement, including bookings and preparation of detailed itineraries

**Who are we looking for?**

You will have demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement and work independently in a complex environment. You will be able to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Previous experience in secretariat or policy administraton will be highly regarded.

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.
- Over 3 years’ experience in Executive or Secretariat support
- Highly proficient with a range of Information Systems - Microsoft Offices Suite, Adobe Pro, Content Manager/TRIM Sharepoint/Diligent Boards and various video/web conferencing
- Outstanding coordinating, organising and communication skills - both written and verbal with the ability to consult and liaise with program directors, managers, national staff, and boards with confidence.
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- A willingness to work in a close team that adheres to the values of Ahpra
- Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home
- 17.5% leave loading
- You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit.
- Professional development opportunities, including Linkedin licenses
- Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
- Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses
- Discounted health insurance with Private Health
- Discounted gym membership
- Attractive salary of $ 87,173 per annum 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
- Closing Date: 11.30pm on Thursday 5 September 2024

With respect, no agencies please.

**Advertised**: 29 Aug 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 05 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time