Senior Policy and Project Officer, Paramedicine
Senior Policy and Project Officer, Paramedicine
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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.
TheSenior Policy and Project Officer supports the Paramedicine Board of Australia and its Committees by researching and developing registration standards professional codes standards guidelines and policy that meet the National Boards requirements undertaking stakeholder consultation as required. A key focus of the role is to oversee the National Boards project portfolio related to regulation of the paramedicine profession and ensure that the project deliverables are completed on time and within budget. This requires coordination of internal and external resources relevant to the National Board project portfolio.
This is a full time fixed term (12 month) role with a preferred location of Melbourne
In this role you will:
- Develop implementation plans and materials to support new or revised policies standards or guidelines ensuring national consistency and stakeholder understanding.
- Coordinate or contribute to the development and review of registration standards codes guidelines and policies aligned with the National Law and regulatory best practices including interprofessional education and collaborative practice.
- Prepare or support the creation of concept papers and business cases for consideration by the Paramedicine Board for future projects or research activities
- Participate in or develop project planning and implementation to ensure that registration standards codes guidelines and policy are developed within relevant time frames and funding and
- Facilitate meetings to ensure all project stakeholders and staff are informed of project process and relevant developments.
Please review the attached position description:Senior Policy and Project Officer Paramedicine (CL7)
As the ideal candidate you will demonstrate the following:
- Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant area of expertise
- Experience working as a paramedic or in a relevant healthcare role
- Previous experience working in the paramedicine education sector
- Knowledge and understanding of scheduled medicines
- 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
What we offer:
- Hybrid working environment 2 office days/3 at home
- 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
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: 11.30pmAEST on Sunday 18 May 2025
Offers of employment are subject to successful background (preemployment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies including the 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.
Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands waters and communities. We pay our respects 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
