Accreditation Support Officer

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professionals. We protect the public by ensuring only practitioners with the appropriate skills, qualifications and expertise are registered to provide safe care.

The Program Accreditation team supports Accreditation Committees across several health professions, helping ensure nationally consistent accreditation processes that contribute to public safety.

We have a full time fixed term opportunity for an Accreditation Support Officer to join our Melbourne team until 31 December 2026.

As an Accreditation Support Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretariat support to committees and stakeholders, coordinate meetings and events, manage documentation and communications, and contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you'll play an important role in ensuring activities are delivered accurately, professionally and on time.

We are seeking an organised and proactive team member who enjoys working collaboratively, building connections, and contributing to positive outcomes across a range of stakeholder groups.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor your communication style to different audiences.
• Experience providing professional administrative, executive or secretariat support, including preparing agendas, meeting papers and minutes.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy, quality and producing work to a consistently high standard.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, multitask effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Experience using Diligent Boards or similar governance platforms will be highly regarded.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Sound judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to identify opportunities to enhance processes and ways of working.
• Experience coordinating meetings, events or stakeholder activities and supporting project-based work.

Read more about this role in the position description: Accreditation Support Officer (CL4)

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team that values collaboration, service excellence and continuous improvement. You will work with a diverse range of stakeholders and contribute to meaningful work that supports accreditation outcomes and helps protect the public across Australia’s health professions.

What we offer: 

• A supportive and flexible working culture that supports a balance between work and personal commitments
• Hybrid work environment - blend of office and work from home means the best of both worlds
• Central office locations and with modern, open plan work spaces
• Attractive salary of $90,878 per annum plus superannuation.

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a current resume and cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the Qualifications/Experience section of the role 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 AEST on Monday 24 August 2026

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 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.