Regulatory Officer - Registration

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.

We are looking for a full-time, ongoing Regulatory Officer to join our Registration International team. We welcome applications from candidates based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. We will also be using this recruitment campaign to develop a merit pool for upcoming vacancies up to six months.

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

Candidates who wish to submit an application for this role is required to respond to the following questions in a maximum of one page:

• Briefly outline what you hope to achieve in taking on the Regulatory Officer - Registration (International) role?
• Describe a time when your attention to detail or proactive approach prevented an issue or improved an outcome.
• What skills and experience will you bring to ensure your success in the Regulatory Officer - Registration (International) role?
  

Please see the role description for further detail about the position:  Role Description Regulatory Officer Registration L3.pdf

What we offer:

• Hybrid work environment, offering a blend of office and work from home arrangements
• Discounted private health insurance
• Central office locations with modern, open-plan workspaces.
• Attractive full-time salary of $79,577 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
  

To apply

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a current resume and maximum 1-page document addressing the question above (see ‘Candidates who wish to submit an application for this role are required to respond to the following question in a maximum of one page).
• 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
• Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm AEDT on Thursday 22 October 2026.
• For further information or enquiries please email recruitment@ahpra.gov.au.