Regulatory Assistant - Registration (Exams)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$69,689 a year
10 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Insurance services

Qualifications

Management
Administrative experience
Certificate II
Business Administration
Business
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Job no: V15206
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: 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.

Reporting to the Regulatory Advisor – Registration (Exam Coordination and Operations), this role provides a range of administrative and operational support for the delivery of examinations, including managing exam bookings, maintaining an examinations registration calendar, and refreshing examination information for publication on the Ahpra website with a focus on Ahpra’s values to deliver high performance.

This is a full time, fixed term position for up to twelve months. This role is based in our Melbourne office however occasional interstate travel will be required in this role.

In this role you will:

Assist with the maintenance of systems and procedures that underpin the timely and effective delivery of examinations for National Boards including maintenance of examination datasets, communicating with candidates, meeting support and documentation, and issue identification/resolution.
Process applications to sit examinations for relevant professions and assess eligibility of candidates as required.
Prepare general correspondence as required for internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain electronic record systems so that documents are stored appropriately in accordance with Ahpra records management policies and are able to be retrieved for future reference and audit purposes.
Ensure the delivery of an excellent customer experience through the provision of high quality service and respond to and resolve customer concerns as required.

You can read more in the attached role description:

Role Description - Regulatory Assistant - Registration (Exams) L2

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

Sound interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Strong time-management and organisation skills
Ability to work within a complex administrative environment
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a small team
Show initiative and work independently when required
Reliability to deliver assigned workload
Certificate II in Business Administration or similar experience

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
Learning and development opportunities
Attractive salary of $69,689 per annum plus Superannuation

To apply:

Please submit your application from a confidential email address where you are prepared to receive all emails regarding the position
Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in 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
[email protected]
Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST on Sunday 30 August 2026

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.

Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing during advertising period. To ensure we can reach you, please make sure your contact details and email address in your profile are accurate and up to date, especially if you will be on annual leave during this period.

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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