Associate Director, Accreditation Services

Associate Director-Accreditation Services 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

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:

12.5% superannuation

Salary packaging options

Travel support for site visits

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.

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