Chief Executive Officer
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Location: Canberra
About ANMAC
The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is a national leader in safeguarding and advancing the quality of nursing and midwifery education and practice. As an independent authority in accrediting education programs and assessing internationally qualified practitioners, ANMAC plays a pivotal role in shaping the standards that underpin safe, high-quality healthcare for all Australians. With a strong financial position, collaborative culture, and clear mandate for sector leadership, ANMAC is poised to drive transformation during a period of significant reform and opportunity.
The Opportunity
ANMAC is seeking a strategic, future-focused Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and sector influence. This is a critical leadership role for someone who can anticipate sector trends, drive innovation, and build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape.
Key Responsibilities
• Champion and deliver ANMAC’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with sector transformation, regulatory changes, and emerging workforce needs.
• Strengthen governance and organisational capability to support future growth.
• Represent ANMAC at the highest levels, building trust and influence with government, regulators, education providers, members, and sector partners.
• Foster a high-performing executive team and a positive, future-ready organisational culture.
Key Selection Criteria
• Visionary, future-focused executive leadership, board reporting experience, in complex, regulated environments.
• Proven ability to drive transformation and deliver strategic change.
• Demonstrated strength in stakeholder management, with the ability to adapt to a wide range of external partners.
• Strong commercial acumen, governance, and compliance experience.
• General health sector background is desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Personal Attributes
• Strategic thinker with a strong future focus.
• High integrity, resilience, and sound judgment.
• Collaborative, accountable, and committed to organisational excellence.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to:
