Policy and Project Officer, Medical

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Full time

**Job no**: V14240
**Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time
**Location**: Melbourne
**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 12 month, full time position, based in Melbourne working in a hybrid arrangement.**

**About the role**

The Policy and Project Officer, Medical role sits within the Strategy and Policy Directorate and supports the Medical Board of Australia (the Board) to deliver on the regulatory plan and projects for regulation of registered medical practitioners in Australia.

Reporting to the Policy Manager, Medical, the Policy and Project Officer will support policy and project initiatives, by developing and maintaining clear communication with key stakeholders including professional associations, medical practitioners, broader industry contacts, patients, and the public. The role will require developing policy papers and briefings, working on projects, and providing accurate advice on regulatory and governance matters.

**About you**

You will bring your experience working within the health sector, your strong background in policy development, analysis, and implementation, particularly from health practice or regulation.
You are well organised, with excellent time management and planning skills, and a solid understanding of corporate governance and regulatory systems. You have well developed problem
- solving abilities and can communicate clearly, using your exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
With a strong ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders, you excel in collaborative environments and work effectively with others.
- Hybrid working environment, 2 office days / 3 at home
- Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
- Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses
- Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses
- Discounted private health insurance
- Attractive salary of $113,718 per annum plus superannuation

If you would like to be part of this work, we would love to hear from you.

**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 close**: 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 5 March 2025

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

**Advertised**: 20 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 05 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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