AHPRA appoints new CEO

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) has announced Justin Untersteiner as its new chief executive officer.
 
Mr Untersteiner, who was most recently chief operating officer at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), will step into the AHPRA CEO seat in April.
 
His appointment follows the conclusion of the final term from longtime CEO Martin Fletcher, who announced in August that he would step down after 15 years in the role.
 
Mr Untersteiner brings more than 20 years of experience in compliance and regulation to AHPRA, including more than 15 years at the Australian Taxation Office in various leadership roles before his five years at AFCA.
 
He acknowledged the work of his predecessor Mr Fletcher, ‘and the solid foundation he leaves’.
 
‘My aim will be to build on those foundations as AHPRA moves into its next chapter of growth and innovation, while upholding the highest standards of healthcare regulation and support for our professionals,’ Mr Untersteiner said.
 
‘I understand the significant responsibility I am accepting in balancing the roles of protecting public safety and supporting a safe and professional health workforce for Australia.
 
‘I am committed to working with the professions and with the community to achieve these important goals.’
 
AHPRA Board Chair Gill Callister said Mr Untersteiner is an ‘impressive leader’, chosen from a field of domestic and international applicants.
 
‘Justin’s experience in leading change and bringing new approaches, combined with his knowledge of regulation and compliance, made him a standout candidate,’ she said.
 
‘Justin’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for AHPRA, and the Board is looking forward to working with him to build the next phase of Australia’s health regulation system.’
 
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