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.

The Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager (CGCM) is a central business partner responsible for providing strong corporate governance, risk management, integrity and compliance expertise to ensure Ahpra manages material obligations, internal and external change.

The CGCM will play a leadership role in the embedment of the Corporate Assurance Policy and the relevant frameworks and guidelines within this policy to support Ahpra manage strategic and key operational risk exposure.

About you

Success for you in this role will rely on your strong acumen when it comes to governance, assurance, risk management and compliance coupled with your exceptional ability to build and foster productive relationships with our internal and external stakeholders.

This role will partner with senior leadership and engage broadly across the business to identify, contextualise and manage material obligations, directives and commitments as they relate to corporate governance, integrity and compliance.

You have excellent judgement – you will analyse and interpret risk and opportunity to provide reports and data to our National Executive team and can speak with confidence and authority.

You embody our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Achievement which in turn builds on the trust and credibility you will develop with key stakeholders.

In this role you will:

• Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of the Corporate Assurance Policy and Corporate Compliance Framework.
• Lead the engagement with national executives and national directors to identify, rationalise and manage corporate compliance obligations and commitments on behalf of Ahpra.
• Lead corporate governance, compliance and assurance activities to meet NE and FARMC requirements.
• Provide specialist advice, analysis and reports that can be relied upon by stakeholders to provide corporate governance and compliance management insights and decisions.

You can read more about the role and requirements in the role description: Corporate Governance Compliance Manager (CL7) - Apr 23.pdf

What we offer:

• Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home with 2 office days and the rest WFH – the best of both worlds
• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with private and discounted gym memberships
• Open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $122,686 per annum plus Superannuation

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria addressing the Qualifications and Experience section in the job description (no more than 1 page).
• 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 us via email on [email protected] using the subject line: Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.

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.

With respect, no agencies please.