Contribute Your Industry Expertise to Shape Victoria’s Future Workforce

Location: Victoria
Appointment Type: Co-opted Board Director Position
Term: As determined by the Victorian Government
Remuneration: In accordance with Victorian Government board appointment guidelines

About the Role

Victorian TAFEs play a critical role in delivering vocational education and training and higher education that supports industry, communities, and economic growth across the state. We are seeking a highly respected leader with significant experience in the tourism, events, food or hospitality sectors to join the Board of William Angliss Institute.

As a Board Director, you will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and governance to ensure Angliss continues to deliver high-quality education, respond to emerging workforce needs, and strengthen industry engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the tourism, events, food and hospitality workforce through educating the people that will support one of the state's most important and dynamic industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities

As a Board Director, you will:

- Contribute to the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of Angliss.
- Ensure effective governance, risk management, and accountability.
- Provide insights into current and emerging workforce trends within tourism, events, food, and hospitality.
- Strengthen industry partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
- Support innovation in vocational education and training delivery, higher education and research.
- Promote opportunities that improve student outcomes, industry responsiveness, and workforce participation.
- Act in the best interests of the organisation and the Victorian community.

About You





We are seeking candidates with:

Essential Experience

- Senior leadership, executive, business ownership, or board experience within one or more of the following sectors:
- Tourism
- Events
- Hospitality
- Foods
- Culinary Arts
- Visitor Economy
- Accommodation and Hotel Operations

Desired Skills and Attributes

- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary workforce, skills, and training challenges.
- Strategic thinking and sound business judgement.
- Solid stakeholder engagement and partnership-building capabilities.
- Knowledge of governance principles and director responsibilities.
- Ability to contribute to robust board discussions and decision-making.
- Commitment to public value, integrity, and ethical leadership.
- Understanding of regional and metropolitan industry workforce needs.

Highly Regarded

- Previous board or committee experience.
- Experience working with educational institutions, apprenticeships, traineeships, or workforce development initiatives.
- Financial, risk, audit, digital transformation, or governance expertise.

Diversity and Inclusion

Victorian TAFEs are committed to building diverse boards that reflect the communities they serve. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse candidates, younger professionals, and individuals with regional industry experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following to Judy Slevison [email protected] :

- A current curriculum vitae.
- A brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
- Details of any previous board, governance, or advisory experience.

Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 12pm

📌 Co-opted Board Director (Melbourne)
🏢 William Angliss Institute
📍 Melbourne