Regulatory Advisor - Registration (Exam coordination and operations)

AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency); City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary + superannuation

Job summary

Ahpra is seeking a Regulatory Advisor - Registration (Exam Coordination and Operations) to lead examination delivery and governance across a national scheme. You will partner with National Boards and external providers to ensure efficient, consistent, and high-integrity assessments.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment with competitive remuneration. Applicants should be Australian citizens or hold appropriate visas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated people leadership experience with coaching and team development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for reports and briefs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across portfolios and seniority levels.
• Advanced data interpretation and translating insights into actions.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of examination and assessment processes across a complex operating environment.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice, reporting and insights to inform decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement, governance and operational excellence.
• Manage change, competing priorities and emerging challenges while maintaining quality and service.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Organisational skills

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Senior Regulatory Advisor, Registration (Program Management), the Regulatory Advisor - Registration (Exam Coordination and Operations) plays a key leadership role in coordinating examination processes and maintaining the governance frameworks that support assessment pathways across the National Scheme. Working closely with National Boards, external providers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure examinations are delivered efficiently, consistently and with integrity. This role is suited to an adaptable leader who thrives in a complex environment, can confidently manage competing priorities and is committed to continuous improvement.

This is a full time, ongoing role and can be based in any of our Ahpra Offices

In this role you will:

• Lead the delivery of examination and assessment processes across a complex operating environment.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice, reporting and insights to inform decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement, governance and operational excellence.
• Manage change, competing priorities and emerging challenges while maintaining a focus on quality and service

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

You are a resilient and emotionally intelligent leader who thrives in environments where change is constant. You build credibility quickly, adapt your approach to suit different audiences and foster productive relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. Comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level, you bring sound judgement, a collaborative mindset and the ability to remain focused and effective under pressure.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, developing and supporting high-performing teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing reports, briefings and other high-quality documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple portfolios and levels of seniority.
• Advanced analytical capability, including experience interpreting complex data and translating insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to managing competing priorities and change.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using data to support operational and strategic outcomes.

Role Description - Level 6 - Regulatory Advisor - Registration (Exam Coordination and Operation)

What we offer:

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days / 3 at home
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
• Attractive salary of $118,551 per annum plus Superannuation

Additional Information

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.

Closing Date: 11:30pm on Thursday 15 October 2026

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 the Hybrid 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. Ahpra is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as well as those who may experience diversity or disability-related barriers in securing employment during this time. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present.