Our Leadership

Our Federal Leadership team brings together our members and branches, making the voice of over 345,000 members heard.

We advocate with you, for you.

Our Federal Leadership Team - Federal President, Sally Anne Jones, Federal Vice-President, Astrid Tiefholz, and Federal Secretary, Annie Butler.

Our Federal Elected officers work collaboratively with ANMF’s Federal Executive and Council, to implement the ANMF’s strategic priorities and provide cohesive direction for our organisation.  

Coming from varied backgrounds in nursing, healthcare and research, our leaders share a passion for advocacy and a belief that nurses, midwives and carers have the power to influence change. 

We advocate with you, for you.

Meet the Leadership team

Annie Butler - Federal Secretary

Annie Butler

Federal Secretary

Sally-Anne Jones - Federal President

Sally-Anne Jones

Federal President

Astrid Tiefholz - Federal Vice-President

Astrid Tiefholz

Federal Vice-President

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