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.  

This is a full time, fixed term (12 months, with possible extension) role. Applications welcomed from all jurisdiction.

The primary focus of this role will be to ensure Ahpra and National Boards are implementing their commitments arising from the Independent review of health practitioner regulatory settings (the review). This entails cording with stakeholders, overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with agreed-upon plans to drive meaningful regulatory reforms in healthcare.  

In this role you will: 

• Manage complex stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with agreed outcomes
• Lead project lifecycles, considering business needs and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish project plans, monitor progress and adhere to governance frameworks.
• Develop documentation, facilitate meetings and negotiate outcomes with government officials and stakeholders.

Please review the attached position description: Senior Project Manager, Kruk Review (CL8) - Mar 24..pdf. 

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of expertise.
• Project qualifications and experience  
• Considerable experience in the development of health profession policy advice, ideally relating to health practitioner regulation. 
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills. 
• Sophisticated written and verbal communication skills. 
• Advanced stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of project management methodology. 

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 
• 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 
• Attractive salary of $145,868 per annum plus Superannuation 

If you would like to be part of this work and contribute to access to safer healthcare, we would love to hear from you. 

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 Project Manager - Kruk Review enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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 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 and present. 

With respect, no agencies please.