Call for applications: Internationally qualified midwife examination committee

27 Apr 2026

The Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Committee (NMAC) is calling for applications for appointment to the Internationally Qualified Midwife Examinations Committee (IQMEC).

The NMAC provides oversight on the outcomes-based assessment (OBA) of the knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes of internationally qualified nurses and midwives who are seeking registration in Australia. There are separate OBAs for internationally qualified registered nurses (IQRN), internationally qualified midwives (IQM) and internationally qualified enrolled nurses (IQEN).

The IQMEC has been established by the NMAC to ensure the OBAs reflect good assessment practice and examination governance. The Committees are important in managing risks related to the OBA and will facilitate:

• the reliability and validity of examination tools and processes
• the transparency and defensibility of examination results, and
• the consistency across examination sessions.

The National Scheme has an important role in ensuring the development of a culturally safe and respectful health workforce that is responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples health and contributes to the elimination of racism in the provision of health services.

We are also committed to increasing diversity and social inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, multicultural communities, different age groups, people who identify with LGBTIQA+ communities, people with a disability and those who live and/or practise in rural and regional areas.

To view the vacancies and submit an application, please visit the Committee member recruitment page.

Applications close on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11.55pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time.