Assurance Lead

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. 

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Assurance, you will be responsible for planning, initiating and leading assurance activities across Ahpra’s operational areas as part of the National Quality Assurance program. 

This is a full time permanent role – hours of work are flexible.  This role can be located in Melbourne or Perth

Please note this is not an IT systems testing QA role.

About you 

First and foremost, you are a strong team member with advanced interpersonal skills – this is a team that epitomises trust, respect, collaboration, honesty and welcomes different perspectives.  That said, the ability to work autonomously is critical along with the ability to maintain motivation. You have exceptional problem solving skills and analytical skills.  You have tertiary qualifications; or Diploma of Quality Auditing and/or strong experience across Internal Audit or Quality Assurance and a willingness to share your knowledge. 

You have strong verbal and written communication skills to help you establish and maintain effective working relationship with key stakeholders across the organisation. 

In this role you will: 

• Complement risk management activities by taking proactive and preventive action to reduce risks and drive continuous improvement 
• Undertake quality assurance activities as second line assurance for Ahpra, as part of its three lines assurance model. 
• Follow up and maintain a register of recommendations and actions arising from national quality assurance reviews and internal audit actions. 
• Support the development, implementation, review and update of processes and procedures to enable delivery of quality assurance activities and to ensure consistency and quality outcomes. 

For more information, please review the position description attached:  Quality Assurance Lead (CL6) - Dec 20.pdf

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 $110,945  FTE per annum plus superannuation

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 
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email ***********@ahpra.gov.au 
• Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT 13 March 2024 

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 requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the  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, present and emerging. 

With respect, no agencies please