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.
Ahpra is committed to providing a culturally safe work environment that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.
This is a full time, ongoing role based in our Melbourne working a hybrid arrangement.
The Finance Director role is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering financial sustainability across Ahpra’s 15 National Boards. This role plays a critical part in influencing key stakeholders, shaping fee-setting strategies, leading team management, and driving long-term financial forecasting to enable informed decision-making and ensure financial resilience.
In this role, you will collaborate with senior leaders, National Board members, and other stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with Ahpra’s overarching objectives.
Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships with National Boards and external partners to align financial planning with regulatory priorities.
• Fee-Setting and Financial Sustainability: Leading the development and consultation of fee-setting strategies in line with cost-recovery principles, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Long-Term Forecasting and Analysis: Overseeing the preparation of detailed financial models and forecasts to anticipate future needs and mitigate risks.
• Team Leadership and Development: Develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and driving operational excellence.
• Insight-Driven Decision Making: Providing expert advice by translating complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leaders.

This is an opportunity to lead transformational financial strategies that underpin the regulation of Australia’s health professionals, ensuring sustainability in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to play a key role in shaping the financial direction of Australia’s healthcare regulatory framework and ensure the ongoing success of the National Boards.
About You
You are an experienced finance leader with a proven track record in strategic financial management and stakeholder engagement within large, complex organisations or regulatory environments. Your skills and attributes include:

• Extensive experience in financial forecasting, fee-setting, and cost-recovery models with a focus on long-term sustainability.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills to influence and align diverse groups.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges, leverage opportunities, and drive impactful decision-making.
• Leadership capabilities to develop and inspire a team while fostering innovation and efficiency.
• Deep understanding of economic trends and financial risks, particularly as they relate to regulatory frameworks or healthcare.

If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to shape the future of healthcare regulation, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, leading strategic initiatives that safeguard public safety and enhance financial sustainability.

• A friendly and supportive working culture
• Discounts on Private Health Insurance
• Great flexible working arrangements, hybrid arrangements
• Career progression, learning and development opportunities

We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants, we may cease advertising early.
To Apply

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the position 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 contact recruitment@ahpra.gov.au
• Closing Date: 11.30pm AEDT on 15 December 2024

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, Ahpra is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing during this time, the employment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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.