THE Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has announced the appointment of two experienced health executives to senior leadership roles.

Nicole Brady will lead the Corporate Affairs and Regulatory Governance directorate, bringing considerable executive experience managing complex reform initiatives across the Victorian health sector where she works with the Department of Health.

She will commence the position in late Jan 2026, with Alessandra Peck to continue acting in the role until then.

Helen Townley will lead the Health Workforce directorate, having held the role in an acting capacity since Sep.

Coming to the role with a legal and policy background, she has worked in the National Scheme since 2011 and was most recently National Director of Policy and Accreditation.

The roles will report to Ahpra CEO Justin Untersteiner.

“Nicole and Helen bring proven leadership and deep health system expertise to Ahpra,” Untersteiner said.

“Their appointments will significantly enhance our capacity to deliver meaningful reforms and guide the National Scheme confidently through its next chapter,” he added.

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