Regulatory Officer - Registration (International)

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 Regulatory Advisor – Registration Team Leader, the Regulatory Officer – Registration will be responsible for the management of international qualification assessments and applications for registration. This role is positioned in the International stream, where you will accurately assess and process portfolios and applications for registration. No day is the same, you will work across multiple queues and have varied applications that will have complexity due to adverse disclosures or restrictions. This role will have you engage with various stakeholders within the organisation, Board members, and Health Practitioners. 

Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the Flexible working policy. 

We are looking for a Regulatory Officer – Registration to join our Perth based team. Applications are also being accepted for expressions of interest to be placed on Ahpra’s merit list for future vacancies. 

In this role you will: 

• Deliver customer focused efficient, accurate assessment and processing of portfolios/applications and other documents for the registration of health practitioners 
• Assess and case manage portfolios/applications for registration within KPI timeframes. 
• Prepare correspondence for our key stakeholders (Internal and External) 
• Respond quickly and professionally to new and changing situations in a fast paced environment 
• Provide accurate and timely general administrative assistance, including data entry and inbox management 
• Be proactive and take initiative to respond to administrative needs 

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following: 

You will have exceptional organisational and problem solving skills, including the ability to effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines will be key to your success.  Your ability to develop and maintain strong, supportive working relationships within your immediate and wider team along with exemplary written skills are critical. 

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent and/or relevant experience. 
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in a range of applications including Microsoft Office and experience using electronic databases 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and experience in dealing with people at all levels 
• Initiative and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment to deliver outcomes and objectives 

You can read more in the attached role description: Role Description Regulatory Officer Registration L3.pdf 

What we offer: 

• Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home – the best of both worlds 
• Discounts on Private Health Insurance, novated leasing and self-education expenses 
• Attractive salary of $74,471 per annum plus Superannuation 

 To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application. 
• Your application must include a current resume. A cover letter is not required as we will ask several questions specific to the role as part of the application process.  
• 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 further information or enquiries please contact recruitment via email ***********@ahpra.gov.au 
• Closing Date: 11.30pm AWST on Sunday 17 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.