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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Policy and Project Officer, Accreditation
FULL TIME
August 19, 2024
Job no: V13952
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Any - Any location
Categories: Accreditation
Applications close: 03 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Work type: Ongoing Full Time
Location: Any - Any location
Categories: 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.
Reporting to the Senior Accreditation Policy Advisor, the Policy and Project Officer contributes to policy development, including work related to implementation of accreditation arrangements and the workplan of the Ahpra Board Accreditation Committee. The role also undertakes policy and project work to deliver on other key multi-profession accreditation policy initiatives.
In this role you will:
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 its Flexible working policy.
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.
With respect, no agencies please
Advertised: 20 Aug 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Reporting to the Senior Accreditation Policy Advisor, the Policy and Project Officer contributes to policy development, including work related to implementation of accreditation arrangements and the workplan of the Ahpra Board Accreditation Committee. The role also undertakes policy and project work to deliver on other key multi-profession accreditation policy initiatives.
In this role you will:
- Contribute to the development of project, consultation, communication and implementation documentation for multi-profession accreditation policy projects.
- Undertake research and policy development work to support implementation of accreditation arrangements and other key multi-profession accreditation policy initiatives in accordance with agreed workplans
- Develop papers and reports for meetings as required and provide support, as required, to ensure meeting outcomes are recorded and implemented in a timely manner
- Identify and resolve problems related to implementation of agreed workplans and projects, and escalate matters where risk or complexity exceeds agreed thresholds
- Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of procedures and practices related to accreditation policy and projects
- Proactively consult with relevant stakeholders to obtain relevant contemporary information to inform research and policy development work, using consultation tools to facilitate productive, efficient and effective stakeholder consultation
- Degree in a relevant field such as health policy or research, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Considerable experience in the development of policy advice, ideally relating to health practitioner regulation, education or accreditation.
- Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and responsive, coping well under pressure, responding and adjusting easily to changing work demands and circumstances
- Advanced research, analytical and conceptual skills as they relate to policy development, including the ability to effectively use relevant technology to find information
- Advanced organisational skills including excellent time management skills plus the ability to prioritise workload in response to time critical targets
- Advanced written communication skills including experience drafting policy, writing reports and recommendations, and preparing agenda papers
- Advanced verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Advanced relationship building capabilities across a broad range of stakeholders
- Advanced problem solving and analytical skills as they relate to interpretation of information including ability to exercise judgment and resolve issues independently within agreed thresholds and escalate issues as required
- Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home
- 17.5% leave loading
- You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit.
- Professional development opportunities, including Linked In licenses
- Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
- Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses
- Discounted health insurance with Private Health
- Discounted gym membership
- Attractive base salary of $113,718 per annum
- Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
- Your application must include a resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the position 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
- For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact recruitment on recruitment@ahpra.gov.au
- Closing Date: 11.30pm on Tuesday 3 September 2024
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 its Flexible working policy.
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.
With respect, no agencies please
Applications close: 03 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
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