The Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (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.

As Australia’s independent accreditation authority for nursing and midwifery, ANMAC plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the quality of education and practice and supporting safe, high-quality healthcare for all Australians. With a strong financial position, collaborative culture and clear mandate for sector leadership, ANMAC is positioned for meaningful transformation and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Champion and deliver ANMAC’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with sector transformation 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.

We are seeking an exceptional leader with vision, strategic insight and the capability to drive transformation in a complex, regulated environment. Strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen and governance experience are essential; a health sector background is highly regarded.

If you are committed to advancing Australia’s health workforce and driving meaningful sector impact, we invite you to apply.

Applications close 18 January 2026.

Contact Korn Ferry at ANMAC@kornferry.com for more information.

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