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.

Reporting to the Senior People and Culture Business Partner, this full-time role partners with stakeholders at all levels providing professional support and sound advice across the employee life cycle. This position also contributes to the People and Culture strategic plan by being actively involved in the delivery of its initiatives.

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the  Flexible working policy.

This is a permanent full time role and based in Adelaide. Some interstate travel may be required from time to time. 

About you 

You will be an experienced People and Culture generalist with your learning gained from complex and diverse organisations.  You will be experienced in partnering with stakeholders at all levels to foster a collaborative and engaging workplace. You will be well practiced across the people employment life cycle, including the selection and development phases and complex case management of performance, health and conduct matters.

As an individual, your ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships, and be a collaborative team member within the business partnering network  will be keys to your success, as will your  agility, and adaptability and resilience in working in a dynamic and busy environments. You will coach your stakeholders and be seen as a trusted advisor. You will actively seek out opportunities for improvement and be a key driver for positive change. You embody our values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration and Achievement enabling you to build trust with and influence key stakeholders.

As the ideal candidate, you will also have: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in a Human Resources or related discipline
• A positive can-do attitude that sees you striving to problem solve and successfully achieve business objectives
• A strategic mindset with critical thinking to achieve successfully business outcomes  
• Exemplary communications skills with the ability to confidently engage with stakeholders and peers at all levels
• Demonstrate professional, proactive, accurate, efficient, confidential and customer focused advice
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Job description: RD PC Business Partner 2025.pdf

What we offer: 

• A friendly and supportive team based culture
• Great work/life balance with hybrid office and work from home arrangements   
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private and discounted gym memberships 
• Sophisticated open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location  
• Attractive salary of $113,718 (FTE) per annum plus superannuation with a 4.25% salary increase to apply from 7 July 2025

To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. 
• Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the role description 
• 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 the recruitment team via email  [email protected] using the subject line: People and Culture Business Partner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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

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.   

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.