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.

Ahpra is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.

This is a full time or part-time (minimum 22.5 hours per week), fixed term (12 months) role based in our Melbourne office working in a hybrid arrangement.

About the Role

The Senior Policy Officer, Pharmacy will work under the guidance of the Executive Officer, Pharmacy and within the Strategy and Policy Directorate to support policy and standards development and project work for the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board) in accordance with its work plan.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Undertake research in order to assist the Executive Officer to provide advice to the Board and its committees on key policy issues to support the regulation of the pharmacy profession.
• Develop and review standards and/or regulatory codes, guidelines and policy for the Board which meet the objectives and guiding principles of the National Law and good regulatory practice
• Participate in, and / or co-ordinate internal or external resources which have been allocated to research activities and approved projects
• Provide support as agreed with the Executive Officer; to ensure meetings are well organised, briefing papers are of a high standard and actions and decisions are recorded and implemented in a timely manner, to meet Ahpra and Board requirements
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• A qualification suitable for registration as a pharmacist in Australia; post graduate qualification in pharmacy or health policy would be desirable
• Currently holding general registration as a pharmacist in Australia with a minimum three years of experience as a pharmacist
• Demonstrable experience in policy development or working with policy in a regulatory environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Sound understanding of corporate regulatory systems and governance
• Sound understanding of project management methodology
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

What we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working culture
• Great work/life balance and flexible working
• Attractive base salary starting at $122,686 plus superannuation and leave loading (full-time equivalent)

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria addressing the “As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following” section
• 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 [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Policy Officer, Pharmacy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Please note applications will be screened and shortlisted during the advertising period. Should we receive suitable candidates during this time, the advertising period will cease.

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 COVID-19 Vaccination policy and Flexible 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, present and emerging.

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