Project Officer – Midwifery Exams Clinical Advisor – Flexible Location

• We are seeking applications for a full time, fixed term position, available for twelve months, located in any Ahpra Office.  

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health practitioners. 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. 

Supporting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, the Project Officer – Midwifery Exams Clinical Advisor will assist to facilitate the outcome-based assessment (OBA) process, providing a pathway into the Australian Healthcare workforce for some internationally qualified midwives. 

The Project Officer – Midwifery Exams Clinical Advisor will use their relevant professional and clinical midwifery experience and subject matter expertise to support the clinical examination and assessment processes, particularly for the IQM objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE) and the multiple choice question (MCQ) knowledge examinations. The role will also maintain and improve the quality of these processes and support the wider Ahpra exam coordination team, policy and registration teams, and relevant committees.  

In this role you will: 

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Project Officer – Nursing and Midwifery Exams Clinical Advisor, and the broader Ahpra team. 
• Maintain and improve the quality of OBA procedures and processes from a professional and clinical perspective.
• Ensure the ongoing governance and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
• Provide expertise in clinical examination and assessment development (OSCE/MCQ) writing, rubrics and scoring, communication, orientation, and training materials.
• Deliver outcomes that meet established delivery standards to ensure a consistent and clear experience for OSCE/MCQ candidates. 
• Use your subject matter expertise to also prepare recommendations, quality reviews, and provide advice to relevant decision making groups, both verbally and in writing. 
• Embody our values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Achievement which in turn builds on the trust and credibility you will develop with key stakeholders.

You can read more in the attached position description: Role Description – Project Officer – Midwifery Exam Clinical Advisor L6

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following: 

• Hold a Bachelor level midwifery qualification and registration as a midwife with the NMBA. 
• A nursing qualification and registration as a nurse with the NMBA is desirable. 
• Demonstrated expertise in midwifery clinical examination and assessment development. 
• Relevant experience in a training and/or education environment. 
• The ability to build constructive and respectful relationships with stakeholders, including the ability to work collaboratively within a team. 
• Advanced verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and responsive, coping well under pressure, responding, and adjusting easily to changing work demands and circumstances. 

 What we offer: 

• A supportive and flexible working culture that supports you in achieving a balance between work and personal commitments. 
• Hybrid work environment – a blend of office and work from home means the best of both worlds.
• Discounts on Private Health Insurance, novated leasing and self-education expenses. 
• Attractive salary of $110,945 (pro rata) per annum plus 11% Superannuation. 

 To apply: 

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. 
• Your application must include a cover letter, current resume and maximum 2 page document addressing the selection criteria above. 
• 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] using the subject line: Project Officer – Midwifery Exams Clinical Advisor – Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Offers of employment are 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. 

Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present. 

With respect, no agencies please.