To become an ANMAC assessor, candidates are required to have:
- Tertiary qualifications in nursing and/or midwifery
- Current registration as a registered nurse and/or midwife without any conduct-related conditions.
ANMAC seeks academics and clinicians who have experience in:
- Curriculum development
- Evaluation of education programs
- Academic/clinical supervision of nursing or midwifery students
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are welcomed from:
- Nurse or midwife academics or teachers from tertiary or vocational education settings with relevant experience
- Senior nurse or midwife clinicians or educators with relevant experience
ANMAC assessors are part of a team that evaluates nursing and midwifery programs and education providers to ensure compliance with ANMAC’s accreditation standards.
The assessment team includes:
- An ANMAC Associate Director
- Two assessors with academic and/or educational expertise
- One assessor with relevant clinical practice experience
Program assessments generally span from 9 to 12 months.
| Assessor tasks | How long it takes | How long you have to complete it |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary review – assessment of the education provider’s (EP) submission | Approximately 16 hours, depending on quantity and quality of evidence | Minimum of 10 working days |
| Collated review meeting – attend virtual meeting to share findings with team members and discuss travel for site visits | Approximately 3 hours | |
| Collated Review Report – review and comment on feedback to be sent to EP | Approximately 1 hour | Up to 5 working days |
| Pre-site visit evidence assessment – assess EP’s submitted evidence | Approximately 2 hours, depending on quantity and quality of evidence | Up to 5 working days |
| Site visit meeting – travel to the EP, take part in meetings and review program resources | Usually more than 1 day, depending on travel needs and number of campuses | |
| Site Visit Report – review and comment on feedback to be sent to the EP | Approximately 1 hour | Up to 5 working days |
| Post-site visit evidence assessment – assess EP’s submitted evidence | Approximately 1 hour, depending on quantity and quality of evidence | Up to 5 working days |
| Outcome of Accreditation Assessment Report – review and comment on recommended assessment outcomes to be sent to EP and Accreditation Committee | Less than 1 hour | Up to 2 working days |
| Accreditation Committee meeting – attended by team Chair and Associate Director | Less than 1 hour, depending on complexity of program | |
| Team self-evaluation survey - sent after final decision by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia | Less than 1 hour |
Assessor roles are voluntary, with compensation provided for participation in an assessment team. This compensation aims to offset the time spent on site visits and participating in teleconferences.
Costs related to the site visit, including meals, parking, and taxi fares, will be covered. An Expense Claim Form will be provided prior to the visit. Please retain relevant receipts and documents, such as odometer readings.
To apply, complete the online Expression of Interest form (EOI) and attach your resume.
ANMAC will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your EOI and assess the suitability of your qualifications and experience.
Your name and details will be added to our register of assessors.
Positions on assessment teams will be offered based on:
- The required skill set for the assessment
- Available programs for assessment
- Your availability during the assessment period
- Confirmation of no conflict of interest related to the assessment.
Please note: You will be required to sign a confidentiality and conflict of interest declaration for each program you assess.