Senior Policy and Project Officer, Chinese Medicine

vor 3 Wochen


Canberra, Österreich AHPRA Vollzeit
Senior Policy and Project Officer, Chinese Medicine

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 exists to protect the public through 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.

Working within the Strategy and Policy Directorate as part of a team with the Executive Officer, Chinese Medicine and reporting to the Executive Officer, Group Lead, the Senior Policy and Project Officer, supports the Chinese Medical Board of Australia (CMBA) in undertaking project management in relation to a portfolio of activities. The role also includes policy and standards development by researching regulatory matters and undertaking appropriate stakeholder consultation to prepare and review registration standards, codes, guidelines, policy and guidance material to meet the National Board’s requirements.

This is a full time fixed term (12 months) position based in any Ahpra location (with a preference in Melbourne)

 In this role you will:

  • Provide authoritative specialist advice to guide the National Board in the project management of a portfolio of activities
  • Provide advice on the development of policy, standards, codes and guidelines.
  • Lead the development and preparation of agenda and policy papers, briefings and correspondence for the National Board and Executive Officer, Chinese Medicine.
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with all National Board members providing accurate advice on regulatory, governance and procedural aspects and actively seek and respond to feedback about the provision of regulatory, governance and policy services.
  • Work with the Executive Officer, Chinese Medicine in the development of strategy and planning in the context of the NRAS Strategy and Health Profession Agreement.

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 interpreting and applying legislative, policy and procedural requirements as they relate to a regulatory environment.
  • Well advanced experience in providing authoritative advice particularly in resolving critical and sensitive issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in teams and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Hybrid working environment, 2 office days/3 at home 
  • 17.5% leave loading 
  • You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit. 
  • 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 $126,367 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 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 

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

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. 

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.

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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