Plain Language Editor
Plain Language Editor
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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 Australias registered health practitioners are suitably trained qualified and safe to practise.
About the role
The AhpraCommunications and Media team provides strategic and material support to Ahpraand the National Boards for internal and external stakeholder engagement. This includes managing Ahpras internal and external channels such as: websites the intranet publications media social media and videos.
In this role reporting to the National Manager Communications and Media you will help revise and simplify consultation documents to improve engagement and transparency particularly as we implement key recommendations from the Kruk Review on overseas health practitioner regulation. Working closely with Policy and Accreditation teams youll play a vital part in shaping how important health regulation issues are communicated to diverse audiences.
As a Plain Language Editor youll transform technical content into clear concise language that resonates with practitioners stakeholders and the public. Your work will support meaningful consultation and help ensure feedback shapes standards and guidelines that protect public safety and support high-quality care. This is a specialist role where success depends on collaboration attention to detail and a strong understanding of plain language principles.
To read more about the role;Role Description - Plain Language Editor (CL6)
About you
You will have a degree in editing writing communications journalism or a related discipline or equivalent proven experience that you can bring to succeed in this role.
- You have a passion for translating complex information into plain language making it accessible to the public.
- With strong communication and interpersonal skills youre confident collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and navigating complex or sensitive environments with professionalism and care.
- You bring a solid understanding of the role of government and public sector bodies and know how to tailor content to suit their needs and audiences.
- With proven experience as a writer editor and proofreader you have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines.
- Highly organised you are able to manage your time while working autonomously and as part of a team.
- You embody our Ahpra values of Collaboration Respect Integrity and Achievement.
What we offer:
- A supportive and flexible working culture that supports you in achieving a balance between work and personal commitments.
- Hybrid work environment - a blend of office and work from home means the best of both worlds
- Central office locations with modern open-plan workspaces.
- Attractive salary of $113718 per annum ($118551 post 7 July) plus superannuation.
To apply:
- Click Apply for this job to submit your application.
- Your application must include a current resume and cover letter addressing the Experience section of the Role Description (2 page maximum)
- 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 .Offers of employment are subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.
- Applications must be submitted by 11.30pm AEST on Tuesday 17 June 2025.
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.
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 the time of application.
With respect no agencies please.
Employment Type
Full-Time
