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 Senior Policy and Project Officer supports the Paramedicine Board of Australia and its Committees by researching and developing registration standards, professional codes, standards, guidelines, and policy that meet the National Board’s requirements, undertaking stakeholder consultation as required.  A key focus of the role is to oversee the National Board’s project portfolio related to regulation of the paramedicine profession and ensure that the project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.  This requires coordination of internal and external resources relevant to the National Board project portfolio.   

This is a full time, fixed term (12 month) role, with a preferred location of Melbourne.

In this role you will: 

• Develop implementation plans and materials to support new or revised policies, standards, or guidelines, ensuring national consistency and stakeholder understanding.
• Coordinate or contribute to the development and review of registration standards, codes, guidelines, and policies aligned with the National Law and regulatory best practices, including inter-professional education and collaborative practice.
• Prepare or support the creation of concept papers and business cases for consideration by the Paramedicine Board for future projects or research activities 
• Participate in or develop project planning and implementation to ensure that registration standards, codes, guidelines, and policy are developed within relevant time frames and funding, and 
• Facilitate meetings to ensure all project stakeholders and staff are informed of project process and relevant developments. 

Please review the attached position description.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of expertise  
• Experience working as a paramedic or in a relevant healthcare role 
• Previous experience working in the paramedicine education sector 
• Knowledge and understanding of scheduled medicines 
• Considerable experience in the development of health profession policy advice, ideally relating to health practitioner regulation 
• Sound understanding of project management methodology 
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills 

 What we offer: 

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home  
• Professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn licenses   
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work, and collaborating with your team 
• Salary packaging arrangements, including novated leasing and education expenses  
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted gym membership  
• Attractive salary 

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 position 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 email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Policy and Project Officer - Paramedicine enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• Closing Date: As listed.

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

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the 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 the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present. 

With respect, no agencies please.