Associate Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety (Policy, Research and Projects)
Full-time | Canberra-based (preferred) or remote after initial period of onboarding
Hybrid work environment | Fixed-term (2 years)
About ANMAC
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is committed to protecting the health and safety of the Australian community by ensuring high-quality nursing, midwifery, and healthcare education standards. We also assess and validate the skills of internationally qualified healthcare professionals to support their skilled migration journey to Australia.
Operating independently of regulatory and government bodies, ANMAC collaborates closely with education providers, professional associations, and stakeholders to ensure that every nurse, midwife, and healthcare worker entering the Australian workforce is safe, competent, and culturally aware.
We are a values-driven organisation guided by Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, and Respect.
About the role
ANMAC has a formal partnership with the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) to progress strategic reforms in education, research, and growth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives, including implementation of the GENKE II – ‘gettin em n keepin em n growin em’ recommendations. Central to this work is advancing cultural safety and eliminating racism in all forms within accreditation and regulatory frameworks.
Reporting to the CEO, the Associate Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety (Policy, Research and Projects) will lead implementation of GENKE II reforms, and embed cultural safety across ANMAC’s accreditation and assessment functions.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who brings strong analytical capability, project leadership, and deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, policy, and cultural safety and who can work collaboratively across internal teams and external partners.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and deliver policy, research, and project initiatives that embed cultural safety across ANMAC’s accreditation, assessment and broader work
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Genke II Report recommendations, in collaboration with CATSINaM and other key stakeholders
- Lead research activities, literature reviews, and evidence synthesis to inform accreditation standards and policy development
- Support the development of ANMAC’s information resources and thought leadership outputs
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including working collaboratively with CATSINaM and other sector partners
- Coordinate consultation activities such as forums, workshops, and sector engagement
- Provide project management oversight, ensuring delivery against timelines, quality standards, and strategic objectives
- Support organisational strategy through policy advice, research insights, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promote and model ANMAC’s values, with a strong focus on cultural safety and respect
For further details, please request the Position Description.
What we’re looking for
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (public policy, research, health, project management, or similar)
- Canberra-based (preferred), with consideration for remote work for the right candidate following an initial onboarding period. Periodic travel to our Canberra office will be required.
- Extensive experience leading complex policy, research, or project initiatives
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social, and policy contexts
- Demonstrated experience embedding cultural safety within organisational or system-level frameworks
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, briefings, and presentations
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver high-quality outcomes in complex environments
- Strong analytical capability with experience translating research into practical policy or standards outcomes
- Experience working in regulated, health, education, or not-for-profit environments (desirable)
Why join ANMAC?
- Contribute to nationally significant reform aligned with GENKE II
- Work in formal partnership with CATSINaM to support co-designed, culturally grounded outcomes
- Play a meaningful leadership role in advancing cultural safety and accountability
- Be part of a values-driven, purpose-led organisation
- Hybrid work-from-home opportunities (after an initial onboarding period)
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- 13% superannuation from July 2026
- Salary packaging options
- Hybrid work-from-home arrangements
- Access to professional development and wellbeing initiatives
For further details, refer to the ANMAC Enterprise Agreement.
Ready to apply?
If you are a strategic and experienced policy and research leader with a strong commitment to cultural safety, we would welcome your application.
Please include a resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and interest in the role.
Enquiries: recruitment@anmac.org.au
