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, ongoing role and can be based in our Melbourne, Brisbane or Hobart offices working a hybrid arrangement.

About the role

An exciting new role in our Communications and Media team, the Visual Design Lead manages the branding identity and visual design direction for Ahpra and the National Boards. This is a specialised technical role with a balance of strategic leadership and hands on content creation. You will have a small team of specialists reporting to you, responsible for visual design, graphic design, user experience and content publishing.

Here’s what we’re looking for

Someone who:

• thinks of the audience first and brings creative approaches to communicating messages
• has advanced and broad knowledge of the design discipline
• is experienced in managing complex projects
• has outstanding interpersonal skills and stakeholder management; allowing you to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including senior leaders
• has mentoring qualities to support team members reach their full potential, and
• is flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.  

Skills and experience 

The skills and experience you will bring to the role:  

• Degree level qualification in communications / design or minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Advance skills in specialist design software
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and diverse relationships
• Demonstrated past experience managing a team
• Experience in new/evolving media channels and platforms.
• Previous experience in working in health, regulation or other government sectors (desirable)

You embody our values of respect, integrity, collaboration and achievement and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.

 Role Description: Visual Design Lead (CL7) Mar 23.pdf

What we offer

• A friendly and supportive working culture
• Great work/life balance and hybrid working environment
• Attractive base salary starting at $122,686  plus superannuation and leave loading

To apply

• Click ‘Apply Now' to submit your application.
• Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and a selection criteria
• 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: Visual Design Lead - Melbourne / Brisbane / Hobart enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

With respect, no agencies please.