Address Play a strategic role in generating financial returns and social impact for Victoria
Work with a passionate Board, focused on making a positive difference
Remunerated appointments
Victoria is home to some of the best scientific, digital and knowledge industries and businesses in the world. Whether it’s the next generation of medical tech, designing sustainable food sources or uncovering new ways to take action on climate change, Victorian innovators are already developing the research, technology and ideas that will transform our lives for the better.
Breakthrough Victoria exists to support these innovative ideas and technologies to help solve globally significant and challenging problems, create industries for the future, improve health and wellbeing and deliver prosperity and sustainable returns for Victorians over the next decade and beyond. Further details on the Breakthrough’s Investment strategy can be found here: Our Investments | Breakthrough Victoria.
A state-owned company, the organisation operates independently and is chaired by the Hon John Brumby AO. With $2 billion investment by the Victoria Government over the next 10 years and beyond, Breakthrough Victoria is investing in key industry sectors including:
Health and life sciences
Agri-foods
Advanced manufacturing
The clean economy
Digital technologies
The Victorian Government is inviting expressions of interest for up to three upcoming board member positions. In terms of commitment, the Board holds meetings at least 10 times a year and devotes up to a further two days for strategy development and review. Director responsibilities also include preparation for these meetings, site visits and attendance at various industry events as well as serving on at least two board committees. Board meetings are predominantly based at the Breakthrough Victoria Offices in Collins Street Melbourne.
To complement the backgrounds and balance of the current Board, we are ideally seeking individuals who present with:
Extensive and demonstrable commercial experience, including capital markets, capital raising, product development, global/national markets, investment and asset management and IP Mobilisation.
Extensive and demonstrable finance, audit, governance and risk experience.
Candidates with extensive knowledge and experience in successfully translating and commercialising University, MRI and related scientific research will also be considered.
Along with technical expertise, you will bring commercial acumen, financial literacy and a sound understanding of robust governance practices. You will be well regarded for your integrity, emotional intelligence, curiosity and courage and are driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the success and prosperity of Victoria.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring board appointments reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ people are encouraged.
To view the Position Description for these appointments, please copy and paste the following link:
Applicants can apply by contacting Davidson www.davidsonwp.com and applying online via the ‘Join a Public Board’ website at https://www.boards.vic.gov.au/how-toapply http://vacancies.publicboards.vic.gov.au/ (under ‘Search Board Vacancies’).
For a confidential discussion, please contact or Vanessa Huxley on 0417 708 112 or Jarrod McLauchlan on 0407 808 517 from Davidson Search & Advisory.
Applications close on 8 th April.
