About the business

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is Australia's largest national union and professional nursing and midwifery organisation. In collaboration with the ANMF's eight state and territory branches, we represent the professional, industrial and political interests of more than 356,000 nurses, midwives and carers across the country.

Our members work in the public and private health, Workforce and disability sectors across a wide variety of urban, rural and remote locations. We work with them to improve their ability to deliver safe and best practice care in each and every one of these settings, fulfil their professional goals and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Our strong and growing membership and integrated role as both a trade union and professional organisation provide us with a complete understanding of all aspects of the nursing and midwifery professions and see us uniquely placed to defend and advance our professions.

Through our work with members, we aim to strengthen the contribution of nursing and midwifery to improving Australia's health and Workforce systems, and the health of our national and global communities.

Our Values

Integrity
We are consistently honest, ethical, respectful and professional in all our interactions.

Courage
We challenge the status quo and work to overcome difficult situations to achieve better outcomes for our members and our communities.

Fairness
We treat all people in an equal manner, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, political or sexual preference, and in a way that is free from self-interest, prejudice or favouritism. We are committed to eliminating discrimination, harassment, intimidation and violence.

Unity
We work collectively and collaboratively to achieve the best results for our members and our communities and to strengthen internal, national and international solidarity.

Inclusion
We recognise all individuals and provide equal access and opportunity for all to take part in our activities. We contribute to improving the ability, opportunity and dignity of those who are disadvantaged because of their identity to participate in our community.

Responsibility
We transparently manage our resources in the best interests of our members and our communities without waste or harm to any person or the environment. We are accountable for the results of our actions both in the present and for future generations.

About the role

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is seeking a Strategic Programs & Engagement (SP&E) with a demonstrated ability to develop and lead strategic health objectives and initiatives that align with the ANMF priorities and contribute to improved health outcomes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of specialist officers in developing and implementing strategic work programs, in collaboration with the ANMF’s Federal Elected Officers, Federal Executive and ANMF Branches.

The Lead – SP&E provides strategic and transformational leadership in identifying political, policy and campaign opportunities to achieve the ANMF’s priorities and secure wins for members.

The role also provides strategic direction across the ANMF’s projects, identifying and prioritising the most effective strategies and approaches for achieving meaningful change.

The Lead – SP&E is responsible for leading and advancing the capacity and capability of the SP&E team members to achieve higher performance levels and implementation of meaningful change.

The key responsibilities are included in the Position Description, which is included in the link as follows:

https://bit.ly/anmf-pd-lead-spe

The link to the ANMF Strategic Plan 2026-2028 is as follows:

https://bit.ly/anmf-strategic-plan-20••-••28-1page

Benefits
This is a permanent position to join our federal strategic programs and engagement team. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working from home is available.
The ANMF offers generous conditions of employment, including starting full-time salary of $174,000 plus 15.5% superannuation, in accordance with the ANMF Appointed Staff Enterprise Agreement.

The ANMF is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have:

Tertiary qualifications in nursing, including a relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the professions of nursing and midwifery and the political, industrial and social contexts in which they work including extensive knowledge of all relevant legislation, and the Australian health and aged care systems.

Deep understanding of union principles and culture and ability to translate these into political, policy and campaign strategies within programs of work.

Demonstrated project management skills, especially relating to the identification of goals, strategies and resources required to achieve outcomes.

Demonstrated ability in crisis management, leadership of multiple complex activities simultaneously, balancing the pursuit of strategic goals with necessary attention to detail.

Ability to manage sensitive relationships and exercise high level political judgement to protect and advance the position and reputation of the ANMF.

Demonstrated high level skills in leadership, including the capacity to lead, motivate, develop and organise staff to achieve team and organisational goals.

High level capacity to identify important issues for nursing and midwifery and for research, critical analysis and evaluation to reach sound conclusions and implement actions to achieve change.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team, in a complex environment involving multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Commitment to the ANMF’s values and strategic priorities and the national interests of nurses, midwives and care-workers.

Commitment to the trade union movement.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria, to Annie Butler, ANMF Federal Secretary.

Please email applications to ••••@anmf.org.au

Applications close: Monday 31 August 2026

For further information please email Dorothy Abicic ••••@anmf.org.au.