Recruitment Coordinator

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.

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the delivery of our Talent Engagement and Attraction (TEA) plan, ensuring the right people are in the right roles, in the right place, and at the right time. We are a key part of moments that matter in the employee lifecycle and we are building a workforce that is agile, adaptive and future ready.

This is a full time permanent position and can be located in Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide. We work a hybrid arrangement under the
Flexible working policy
.

About the role

As part of the People Strategy and Reform team, you will deliver a professional, timely, collaborative and proactive end-to-end recruitment service. Reporting to the Recruitment Team Lead you'll work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to deliver a strategic, inclusive people focused recruitment solution that aligns with best practice and reflect a kind, considered approach.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns from approval to offer
• Provide accurate, timely advice and have the ability to influence and inform to ensure hiring managers are making informed recruitment decisions
• Ensure applicants and candidates receive accurate and timely information
• Contribute to recruitment related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain the integrity of recruitment data and systems
• Apply active listening and responsive action to meet stakeholders and candidates needs.

About you

You're an experienced recruiter who thrives in a collaborative, purpose driven environment. You bring:

• A person centric mindset and strong interpersonal skills
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities and working autonomously with the ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate appropriately.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask why to drive better outcomes
• Proficiency in recruitment systems or HRIS (PageUp experience highly regarded)

You embody Ahpra's values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Achievement, and you're ready to contribute to a team that's committed to delivering on our strategic goals.

You'll contribute directly to the TEA plan by:

• Building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Supporting people through capability uplift and inclusive recruitment practices
• Enhancing processes to ensure transparency, efficiency, and fairness
• Monitoring performance through data, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Leveraging platforms and technology to streamline recruitment
• Elevating Ahpra's presence as an employer of choice through campaigns and engagement

Role description:Recruitment Coordinator Role Descriptor Sept

To apply:

• Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application.
• Your application must include a resume, a cover letter outlining examples of how you demonstrate the skills and attributes required.
• 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.
• To learn more about the role or have a confidential discussion please reach out to us via email and we can arrange a time for a call.
• Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST 5 October 2025

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

Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period.  Should we receive suitable candidates during this time, the advertising period will cease.

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 relatedbarriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With respect, no agencies please