Associate Director, Accreditation Services
Full-time | Canberra-based (preferred) or remote after initial period of onboarding | Executive Level 1 | Frequent travel required
About us
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
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Director, Accreditation Services to lead the assessment of nursing and midwifery education programs against national accreditation standards.
Reporting to the Director, Accreditation Services, this position plays a key role in ensuring programs meet accreditation requirements and reflect best practice. You will oversee assessments, lead site visits, manage risk reviews and complaints, and support program improvement. You will also contribute to policy development, stakeholder engagement, and key project delivery aligned with ANMAC’s strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct assessments of new, reaccredited, and amended nursing and midwifery education programs
- Manage monitoring activities, risk reviews, and complaints processes
- Lead and coordinate assessment teams and site visits, and prepare detailed accreditation reports
- Provide guidance to education providers and support continuous improvement
- Present assessment findings to ANMAC Accreditation Committees
- Maintain collaborative relationships with education providers, Ahpra, NMBA, and other stakeholders
- Contribute to the development of accreditation policies, standards, and processes
- Support key projects and contribute to planning, reporting, and implementation
- Represent ANMAC at forums, stakeholder meetings, and national conferences
What we are looking for
- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Postgraduate qualifications at master’s level or above in a relevant field
- Extensive experience in health education, preferably in both tertiary and vocational settings
- Strong understanding of national regulation and accreditation under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
- Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Capacity to critically assess complex curricula and provide informed accreditation advice
- Experience handling complaints and monitoring high-risk programs
- Ability to travel frequently across Australia
- Australian driver’s licence
Why join ANMAC?
- Contribute to maintaining high-quality healthcare education that impacts workforce safety and public health
- Be part of a respected, independent authority shaping national education standards
- Hybrid work-from-home opportunities (after an initial settling-in period)
- Lead meaningful work in accreditation and policy development
- Work in a supportive, values-driven environment committed to excellence and innovation
What we offer:
ANMAC provides a competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and well-being, including:
- Executive-level salary
- 12.5% superannuation
- Salary packaging options
- Flexible work arrangements
- Travel support for site visits
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
For further details, refer to the ANMAC Enterprise Agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ANMAC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about healthcare education and ready to lead impactful accreditation work, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the position description.
Applications close: 11th March 2026
Start Date: April 2026
For enquiries: recruitment@anmac.org.au
