Senior Regulatory Secretariat Officer
1 day ago
We currently have ongoing and fixed term vacancies available
Ahpra's Regulatory Secretariat team provides critical governance and secretariat support to the decision-making delegations of National Boards, State and Territory Boards, and their committees. The team ensures all regulatory meetings are delivered with professionalism, consistency and precision, providing a key support role in Australia's national health practitioner regulation system.
We're seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Secretariat Officer to provide high-quality and time-sensitive secretariat support within a large, fast-paced national team. This role provides coaching and guidance within the team, drives continuous improvement and ensures effective, efficient and consistent governance processes across Ahpra.
About you
You're a detail-driven professional with a knack for balancing structure with adaptability. You take pride in your accuracy and organisation, and you thrive on collaborating with others to deliver quality outcomes. You're comfortable supporting complex regulatory meetings, leading improvement initiatives and helping others navigate change.
Your experience includes:
- Providing high-level secretariat or governance support in a complex or regulatory environment (public sector, corporate, or board-level).
- Managing board and committee meeting agendas, minutes and documentation to a high standard of accuracy and timeliness.
- Coaching and mentoring others to strengthen team capability and consistency.
- Building constructive relationships with senior leaders, board and committee members, and diverse stakeholders.
- Leading or contributing to projects aimed at improving systems, processes and templates.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and information management systems (e.g. Diligent, Teams).
- A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach to managing competing priorities.
Position description: Senior regulatory secretatriat
Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Flexible working policy
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
- Discounts on Medibank Private Health Insurance and selected gym memberships
- Central office locations and with modern, open plan work spaces
- Attractive salary of $103,781 per annum plus Superannuation and leave loading
Application Questions:
- Why are you interested in the Senior Regulatory Secretariat Officer opportunity at Ahpra?
- What key skills and experience would help you succeed in this role?
- Describe a time you led or contributed to a process or system improvement. What was your approach, and what did you learn?
To Apply:
- You must submit your application through the recruitment system (PageUp) prior to 11:30pm AEDT Sunday 16th November 2025.
- All communication will be sent to the email address you provide. If you are using your non-Ahpra email address, please check your junk mail folders regularly.
- Your application must include a current resume and responses to the questions above in (no more than 2 pages).
- For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email
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