Panel Coordinator - Legal Service

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 Practice Manager, National Legal Practice; the Panel Hearings Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the effective alignment with Panel Hearing KPI’s and providing case management support to the establishment, management and conduct of panel hearings in collaboration with the responsible in-house lawyer. The Panel Coordinator is also responsible for providing broader Paralegal support to the practice including background research, preparation of evidentiary certificates, briefs and other materials and mentoring staff.

This is a full time, permanent role within the Legal Service.  This role may be based in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney.  

In this role you will:

• Autonomously facilitate all matters referred for a panel hearing, including background research, investigating precedents and drafting materials for lawyers, scheduling and conduct of Panel hearings and managing Panel outcomes and communications; to facilitate achievement of relevant KPIs and to maximise the effective use of resources.
• Take responsibility for complex tasks including background research; extensive document management, review and compilation; the preparation of materials for external information release, including preparation of evidentiary certificates when required.
• Responsible for the identification and development of opportunities to improve the efficient management of Panel hearings, the effective operations of the National Legal Practice and enhance collaboration across Regulatory Operations, including the identification, development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines and identification of opportunities for active collaboration.

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or Paralegal qualifications or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-quality administrative support in a complex work and high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated experience in providing support across the full range of legal administrative activities, including but not limited to, case management, correspondence, document management, legal research, and.
• Demonstrated experience providing quality customer service in a complex, time pressured environment, including the ability to prioritise workload in response to time critical targets.

Role Description:  Panel Coordinator (CL5) new reclassified FINAL.pdf

What we offer:

• Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home – the best of both worlds
• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
• Open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $97,122 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 contact Recruitment on ***********@ahpra.gov.au
• Closing Date: 11:30pm AESDT on Monday 25th March 2024

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

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, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With respect, no agencies please.