Job no: V13247
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Strategy & Policy
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the national agency responsible for administering the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in partnership with 15 National Boards for the regulated health professions. Ahpra’s overall purpose is to protect the public by regulating health practitioners efficiently and effectively to facilitate access to safer healthcare for Australians.
The State Manager, NSW is responsible for leading engagement and partnerships with stakeholders in line with their national goals. The role provides an ‘on the ground’ senior presence for Ahpra to ensure their services are responsive to local needs and consistent with national policy and performance requirements. The State Manager works as part of a single network, supporting a whole of organisation approach to the delivery of Ahpra’s strategic priorities.
This will require you to:
- Build and manage effective communication and relationships with key stakeholders, including community and professional associations, NSW boards & committees, employers, health services and government
- Proactively identify and manage any risks and/or issues at the state level that will impact the delivery of the expected performance levels
- Provide leadership for an integrated approach for all staff to build a safe, positive, engaging and inclusive workplace culture
- Contribute operational and other insights into the ongoing development of national policies, programs and service delivery improvements
You will require significant leadership experience in a health, service delivery or regulatory context with a demonstrated ability to apply legislative, policy and procedural requirements as they relate to a regulatory environment. This will be supported by relevant tertiary qualifications with prior experience in managing cross functional teams and the ability to influence indirect reports to support a high performing and positive workplace culture. Project management skills highly desirable.
Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including the COVID-19 Vaccination policy and Flexible working policy.
If you have any questions after reviewing the document please call Mark Kerry on 0403192822
To apply please send your resume mark@k2.net.au
Advertised: 18 May 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
