Policy & Accreditation Project Lead

Ahpra; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Salary + Superannuation

Supportive culture

Job summary

Ahpra is seeking a Policy and Project Officer, Accreditation in Australia to contribute to accreditation policy across the National Scheme. You will work within a collaborative team, analysing policy issues, delivering projects and translating stakeholder insights into practical regulatory outcomes.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2 office days and 3 days from home, a competitive salary of AU$118,551 per year plus 12% superannuation, and the opportunity to influence health

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to policy development, research and project work in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify risks and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written communication skills and confidence preparing policy papers, reports, briefings or recommendations.
• A collaborative approach to building productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Experience in health practitioner regulation, accreditation, education policy or a related field will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support policy development and implementation activities across the National Scheme.
• Conduct policy analysis and deliver projects.
• Translate stakeholder insights into practical outcomes.
• Collaborate with Ahpra, National Boards and stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Policy analysis

Research

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Project delivery

Job description

Ahpra is seeking a Policy and Project Officer, Accreditation in Australia to contribute to accreditation policy across the National Scheme. You will work within a collaborative team, analysing policy issues, delivering projects and translating stakeholder insights into practical regulatory outcomes.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 2 office days and 3 days from home, a competitive salary of AU$118,551 per year plus 12% superannuation, and the opportunity to influence health