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 Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and its Committees in their regulatory role, policy and standards development by researching and developing registration standards, professional codes, standards, guidelines and policy which meet the National Board’s requirements, and undertaking appropriate internal and external stakeholder consultation as required. 

A key focus of the role is to oversee the National Board’s project portfolio related to the education of nursing and midwifery professions and ensure that the project deliverables are completed on time and within budget.  This requires the coordination of internal and external resources relevant to the National Board project portfolio.  

Multiple Full time, fixed term opportunities (12 months), Melbourne is preferred location but welcome applications from other jurisdictions.

In this role you will:

• Develop implementation plans and materials for new or revised policies, standards or guidelines to ensure understanding and a nationally consistent approach
• Contribute to and/or coordinate the development and review of registration standards, codes, guidelines and policy which meet the objectives and guiding principles of the National Law and good regulatory practice, including in relation to inter-professional education and collaborative practice.
• Develop or contribute to concept papers and business cases for consideration by the NMBA for future projects or research activities.
• Participate in, and / or develop and implement project plans to ensure that registration standards, codes, guidelines and policy are developed within relevant time frames and funding
• Convene and or facilitate meetings to ensure all project stakeholders and staff are informed of relevant developments

Please review the attached position description: Senior Policy and Project Officer, Nursing and Midwifery (CL7) - Sept 21.pdf.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of expertise 
• Experience working as a nurse or midwife (desirable)
• Previous experience working in the nursing and/or midwifery education sector
• 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.
• Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills

What we offer:

• Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home 
• 17.5% leave loading 
• You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit. 
• Professional development opportunities, including Linkedin licenses 
• Access our flexible working opportunities 
• Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team 
• Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses 
• Discounted health insurance with Private Health 
• Discounted gym membership 
• Attractive salary of $126,367 per annum 

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 Officers - Nursing and Midwifery 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 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, present and emerging.

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.