Program Manager - Project Future Assessment Strategy Full time
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, fixed term opportunity.
Located at any Ahpra office, working a hybrid arrangement.
About the role
The Program Manager – Future Assessment Strategy is a pivotal leadership position reporting to the National Manager – Accreditation and Assessment. In this role you will lead and coordinate a comprehensive review of the assessment strategy for Internationally Qualified Nurses and Midwives (IQNM), with a focus on strengthening assessment processes, governance frameworks, and the candidate journey. The work may also expand to include other professions in due course. You will collaborate closely with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and other National Boards to implement key changes in this critical area of the healthcare sector.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring a unique combination of strong leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and can engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
You are a clear communicator, capable of distilling information into actionable insights, ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard and valued. Your attention to detail and focus on outcomes means you will drive projects.
You will have a genuine passion for improving healthcare systems and a deep commitment to deliver high quality impactful outcomes.
You embody our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Achievement which in turn builds on the trust and credibility you will develop with key stakeholders. A deep understanding of the midwifery profession specifically in relation to health practitioner regulation is ideal.
Inclusive and supportive colleagues, enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team 17.5% leave loading You will receive a company laptop Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses Discounted health insurance with Private Health Attractive salary of $149,515 per annum plus Superannuation To apply:
Click 'Apply for this job' to submit your application. Email applications will not be accepted. Your application must include a cover letter, current resume and maximum 2 page document addressing the 'Experience' section of 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 Recruitment team via email at Applications Close: 11.55pm AEDT 12 December 2024
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. Ahpra is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.
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.
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