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Executive Assistant to the National Director (Notifications)


Company : AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation A


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2026-01-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Executive Assistant to the National Director (Notifications)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.This is a fulltime, fixedterm role based in Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane or Sydney locations. Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies, including our Flexible Working policy.The Executive Assistant to the National Director, Registration is responsible for the provision of confidential executive support services to the National Director including firstline liaison, organising, prioritising and managing tasks. The role also supports the National Registration Leadership Team (NRLT) by analysing information, supporting projects and organisational reporting, and sourcing technical advice and expertise. It engages with registration teams across multiple locations and fosters a culture of team collaboration, supporting the NRLT in delivering staff wellbeing programs.In this role you will:Provide effective, highquality and confidential executive support services to the National Director.Analyse enquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders, be proactive in determining and take appropriate action on behalf of the National Director, including where appropriate, the redirection and escalation of enquiries to the appropriate people.Actively coordinate information flow and information requests and support development and drafting of written communications, correspondence and reports.Respond to stakeholder requests, collate and disseminate information and resolve standard problems.Recommend and implement changes and adaptions to improve efficiency, effectiveness and/or quality of outcomes for the Registrations and/or the National Director''s office, including the identification of opportunities for improvement to systems and process.As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:Hold a Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or equivalent and/or relevant experience.Demonstrated experience in providing highlevel executive support in a professional and confidential manner, including the ability to exercise sound judgement in identifying and managing priorities, managing stakeholder expectations and needs and meeting deadlines and commitments.Welldeveloped interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with experience in dealing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and senior executives, coupled with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.Demonstrated problemsolving and analytical skills.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.Open plan workspaces in a 5star rated building in a central location.Attractive salary of $90,878 plus superannuation and leave loading.To apply:Click ''Apply for this job'' to submit your application.Your application must include a resume, a cover letter and selection criteria addressing the "As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following" section.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 [email protected] Date: 11:30pm AEDST on Thursday 22 January 2026.Offer of employment is subject to successful background (preemployment screening) and Criminal History checks.AHPRA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continued connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past, present and emerging.With respect, no agencies please.#J-18808-Ljbffr