Senior Policy Officer Medical
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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.
This is a full time fixedterm role until 30 June 2026. Our preferred location is Melbourne however applications outside this jurisdiction are welcomed.
TheSenior Policy Officer supports the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and its Committees in their regulatory role policy and standards development by researching and developing registration standards professional codes standards guidelines and policy which meet the National Boards requirements and undertaking appropriate internal and external stakeholder consultation as required.
A key focus of the role is to support the coordination of work being completed to review registration pathways for international medical graduates (IMGs). That includes the development of registration pathways registration standards guidelines and relevant explanatory material and engage in consultations with key stakeholders as part of a review to streamline pathways and processes.
In this role you will:
- Work with and be guided by the Medical Board its Committees and Ahpra staff as you progress your work.
- Participate in and/or develop and implement project plans to ensure that IMG registration pathways registration standards guidelines and other explanatory materials are developed within relevant time frames and funding.
- Develop consultation and communication materials for stakeholders including for applicants medical practitioners and relevant organisations.
- Develop implementation plans and materials for new or revised registration pathways policies standards or guidelines related to IMGs.
- Prepare reports for governments and stakeholders as required
- Convene and provide secretariat support for meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Please review the attached position description:Senior Policy Officer Medical (CL7 July
As the ideal candidate you will demonstrate the following:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant area of expertise.
- Considerable experience in the development of health profession policy advice ideally relating to health practitioner regulation.
- Sound understanding of project management methodology.
- Welldeveloped conceptual and analytical skills.
- Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills.
What we offer:
- 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 LinkedIn licenses
- Inclusive and supportive colleagues enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
- Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted gym membership
- Attractive salary of $129526 per annum $135031 post 7 July 2025 plus Superannuation
If you would like to be part of this work and contribute to access to safer healthcare we would love to hear from you.
To apply:
- Click Apply for this job to submit your application.
- Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements 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 email
- Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST on 27 April 2025
Offer of employment is subject to successful background (preemployment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies including theFlexible 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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
