This role represents the voice of midwives across Australia in government, industry, and health sector forums. Lead strategic cross-sector transformation and professional engagement.
Join a member first organisation with a positive culture committed to advancing midwifery.
About the Organisation
The Australian College of Midwives (ACM) is the peak professional body for midwives in Australia. We champion the profession through advocacy, education, and support, ensuring midwives are empowered to build fulfilling careers. ACM is committed to advancing the midwifery profession and influencing maternity care policy nationally in all settings.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Midwife will lead the Advisory, Program and Education team to develop advisory capacity including policy submissions, committee representation, and thought leadership as well as program, and professional development excellence. You will represent ACM at a Federal and jurisdictional level. You will collaborate closely with the ACM team to deliver member value and impactful outcomes aligned with ACM’s strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Strategy : Provide high level advice to the CEO. Lead ACM’s Advisory, Education, and Program teams.
- Advocacy & Representation : Represent ACM in expert panels, media, and policy forums. Influence national maternity care policy.
- Education & Programs : Oversee development and delivery of midwifery education and initiatives including the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI).
- Professional Engagement : Develop guidelines, submissions, and position statements. Strengthen relationships with ACM branches and external stakeholders.
- Governance & Compliance : Ensure operational excellence, budget oversight, and alignment with ACM’s strategic goals.
- Be a national voice for the midwifery profession
- Lead strategic initiatives in a respected national organisation
- Flexible working arrangements with national influence
- Collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to midwifery excellence
- Opportunity to shape policy and practice across Australia
You are a midwife with:
- Extensive clinical experience across diverse midwifery settings
- Experienced in policy development, submission writing
- Strong advocacy and leadership capabilities, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, lead teams, and influence policy
- A commitment to advancing midwifery and supporting member needs
- Ability to travel within Australia and occasionally overseas
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with tangible action to deliver impactful results
Interested?
Please apply via the “APPLY NOW” button on this website and include your resume and cover letter with your application.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 26th November, 4pm AEDT - however, applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.
To request more information regarding this exciting position, please reach out to us at executivesearch@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People has been exclusively engaged to recruit this position on behalf of the Australian College of Midwives (ACM) .
For all enquiries, please contact Jo Brown or Anannya Jain .
Phone: +61 2 9093 4972
At Beaumont People, we believe that a diverse workplace is a thriving workplace, and we are proud to partner with organisations that share this commitment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and people living with disabilities.
