Policy and Project Officer, Psychology

4 days ago

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

**Job no**: V14284
**Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time
**Location**: 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 position up to 31 December 2026 with a preference to be located in our Melbourne office.**

**About you**

You will have high level analytical and conceptual skills that enable you to assess evidence and drive projects as well as provide insightful reporting on complex issues. You will possess advanced skills in written communication and have successfully written comprehensive reports, providing formal recommendations. With excellent time management and organisational skills, you will bring your ability to prioritise workloads and meet time critical targets in a fast-paced setting. You embody our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Achievement, and these values underpin your behaviours and interactions.
- Contribute to the development and provision of consistent and high-quality advice on governance matters to the National Board, its committees, and advisory groups.
- Prepare agenda and policy papers, briefings, and correspondence for the National Board and Executive Officer, while working with the Senior Policy and Project Officers, Psychology to manage key projects for the National Board.
- Build strong working relationships with National Board members, providing accurate advice and responding to feedback. You will also suggest ways to improve processes, systems, and procedures in governance and policy services.

**What we offer**:

- Interesting and challenging work with a strong public safety purpose
- A supportive and flexible working culture that supports you in achieving a balance between work and personal commitments
- Central office locations with modern, open plan work spaces
- Attractive salary of $113,718 per annum plus Superannuation and leave loading

**To apply**:

- Applications must be submitted by **11.30pm AEDT on Tuesday 11 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**: 26 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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