People and Culture Business Partner

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.

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Business Partner who thrives on complex case management and employee relations and enjoys partnering with stakeholders on challenging highimpact people matters.

This full-time role partners with leaders across the organisation to deliver practical high-quality HR advice with a strong focus on complex ER cases performance conduct and health-related matters.

What you will do

• Lead complex case management across performance conduct grievances and health-related matters
• Provide expert employee relations advice including Fair Work matters
• Coach and influence leaders to confidently manage people issues
• Partner with stakeholders to drive accountability and practical outcomes
• Support change initiatives in a fast-paced evolving environment
• Use HR insights and data to improve decision-making and outcomes
• Contribute to projects and be involved in a range of activities including recruitment and providing generalist advice across the range of people matters

What you bring

• Significant experience in employee relations and complex case management (this is your strength and passion)
• Proven HR business partnering experience in busy dynamic high-change environments
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation enterprise agreements and Fair Work
• Ability to manage sensitive high-risk matters with sound judgement and composure
• Excellent influencing skills and the confidence to challenge constructively
• A pragmatic solutions-focused approach with strong stakeholder credibility

For more information about this role please see the role description: People and Culture Business Partner role description

Why join Ahpra

• Meaningful work with a strong public safety purpose
• Supportive flexible working culture including hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Salary of $118551 per annum plus superannuation

To apply:

• Click Apply for this job to submit your application and view the position description
• Submit your resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your experience.
• Applicants must have valid Australian work rights. Pre-employment and criminal history checks apply.
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact
• Closing Date: 11:30pm AEST Sunday 14 June 2026

We appreciate the interest shown in this role; however candidates who have applied previously are not required to submit a further application.

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 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 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.