Identity and Access Management Specialist

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the national agency responsible for administering the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in partnership with 15 National Boards for the regulated health professions.

This is a fixed-term full time opportunity until April 2027 based in Melbourne working a hybrid (2 office days) arrangement.

About the Role

As the Identity and Access Management Specialist you will be responsible for the planning, building, delivering, and supporting Identity Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM) & Role Based Access Control (RBAC) programs across the breadth of the identity lifecycle for Human and non-human entities ensuring Ahpra's platforms and services are secure and efficient. You will be inquisitive and have a continuous improvement mental and will leverage your specialist capabilities to craft innovative architectural patterns and solutions that seamlessly bridge business needs with technological advancements. You will champion both internal and customer focused identity solutions and can demonstrate Essential 8 requirements.

You will provide direction and guidance to the development, specifications, and communications of the IAM, PAM & RBAC applications and architectures and able to articulate a strong vision of where identity will go in the future. You will be required provide in-depth technical consultation to directorates, project teams and the wider Technology function, to assist in developing plans and direction for the integration of information security requirements. You will lead the implementation and oversight of access controls, identity & access governance based upon zero trust / least privilege methodology and identify opportunities to improve existing identity services.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Provide subject matter expertise on all IAM, PAM & RBAC disciplines
• Own the lifecycle management of all IAM, PAM & RBAC technologies
• Review and assess solution architecture and design to identify security risks and opportunities
• Lead the IAM, PAM & RBAC projects and design activities
• Single point of contact for IAM & PAM related expertise and architectural / technical concerns
• Provide technical support of the platforms as required and management of 3
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• Ensure reporting and compliance with SOC and develop an identity management runbook

Key Technologies

• Salesforce Identity management & MFA
• Entra ID and Active Directory
• GathID
• ILM
• Palo Alto
• Delinea
• Sentinal

About you:

You will have a wealth of professional experience within security engineering, architecture, technical implementations and a strong background in certification, accreditation, and the implementation of robust security frameworks within complex ICT environments. You will bring deep expertise in Australian Government information assurance requirements, including the Information Security Manual (ISM), NIST CSF2.0 and Essential 8 ML2, and have played a key role in securing critical systems across large-scale government and enterprise projects.

With a solid foundation in systems and enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and ICT/software integration, you'll have hands-on experience in ensuring secure interface protocols and scalable infrastructure.

You are able to demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to liaise, consult, negotiate, and lead change initiatives at senior and executive levels.

You can review more in the attached role description:Identity and Access Management Specialist (CL8)

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
• Great work/life balance
• Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $155,869 per annum plus Superannuation

To apply:

• Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application. Email applications will not be accepted.
• Your application must include a cover letter, current resume and maximum 2 page document addressing the 'Experience' section of the Role Description
• 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
• Offer of employment will be subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment team via email at
• Applications Close: 11.30pm AEDT Sunday 23 November 2025

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including theFlexible working policy.

We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early.

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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