Policy and Project Officer, Accreditation

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

Policy and Project Officer, Accreditation

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.

Accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring Australia's future health workforce is prepared to deliver safe, high-quality care. Joining Ahpra's Accreditation Policy team offers the opportunity to contribute to policy initiatives that help shape accreditation arrangements, standards and professional capabilities across the National Scheme.

We have both an ongoing and a fixed-term opportunity (approximately 10 months)available for the right candidate and can accommodate this role in any Ahpra office location.

In partnership with colleagues across Ahpra, National Boards, accreditation authorities and other key stakeholders, this role supports policy development and implementation activities that have a meaningful impact on health practitioner regulation and public safety. Policy analysis and project delivery are brought together to strengthen accreditation policy frameworks and support consistent, effective regulation across the professions we regulate.

As part of a highly collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to work with complex and evolving policy issues, draw on diverse perspectives and help translate policy and stakeholder insights into practical outcomes that support the National Scheme.

What we are looking for

We are interested in hearing from people who are motivated by improving public outcomes through high-quality policy work and collaboration and who enjoy working in complex environments where thoughtful analysis, stakeholder engagement and sound judgement are valued.

You will bring:

• 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.

Why this role matters

The Accreditation Policy team helps shape the policy frameworks that underpin accreditation across the National Scheme, supporting a health workforce that can meet the current and future needs of the Australian community. Through collaboration, research and policy development, the team contributes to initiatives that strengthen accreditation arrangements and support Ahpra's purpose of protecting the public.

If you enjoy working on complex policy issues, collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders and contributing to work that has a tangible impact across the National Scheme, we would love to hear from you.

You can read more in the position description:Policy and Project Officer, Accreditation Policy (CL6)

What we offer:

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days / 3 days from home
• A friendly and supportive working culture
• Attractive salary of $118,551 per annum plus 12% Superannuation

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 requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including theHybrid and flexible working policy

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.