Senior Policy and Project Officer, Podiatry Full time
Attractive salary, superannuation & leave loading
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 Strategy and Policy directorates exist to protect the public through a whole-of-National Scheme strategy, policy, engagement, and regulatory governance functions that are effective and responsive. The directorate provides high-quality services that are national and run across the professions we regulate. The directorate works in partnership with National Boards and collaboratively with accreditation authorities and key partners.
The Senior Policy and Project Officer supports the Podiatry Board with a key focus on the policy and projects relating to the Board's response to the recommendations from the independent review of the regulation of podiatric surgeons to ensure that the deliverables are met.
This is a full-time fixed-term (12 months) position and is open to all Ahpra locations.
In this role you will:
Lead the development of agenda and policy papers and other regulatory documents as required as part of the policy, project, and engagement work related to relevant Board projects
Manage project activities, milestones, and budgets and overall policy and project organization to ensure requirements and project deliverable dates are clearly communicated, understood and executed
Undertake research regarding relevant policy, project, and professional matters
Proactively consult with relevant internal and external stakeholders to obtain relevant contemporary information to inform policy and project development and / or to gain an indication of the likely impact of proposed policies, standards, or guidelines
Develop and maintain trusted relationships with the National Board, relevant committee members, and internal and external stakeholders
Provide support to the Executive Officer and relevant Board Committees.
As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:
Degree in regulation, project management or equivalent and/or relevant experience
Expertise in the delivery of secretariat functions including secretariat and governance aspects, preferably within a complex regulatory environment
High level experience in research and development of policy advice, ideally relating to health practitioner regulation
High level experience in interpreting and applying legislative, policy and procedural requirements as they relate to a regulatory environment
High level conceptual, analytical and written communication skills
High level project and time management, planning and organizational skills
Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship building and influencing skills
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in teams and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
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 for this job' 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
Closing Date: 11.30pm Thursday 18 July 2024
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 their continued connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present.
AHPRA's operations are governed by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory (the National Law), which came into effect on 1 July 2010. This law means that for the first time in Australia, 14 health professions are regulated by nationally consistent legislation under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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