Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director to lead our Venture Studio.
This role is responsible for the identification, development, launch, and scaling of current ventures within our ecosystem.
The Director will operate at the intersection of strategy, investment, and execution — building ventures from concept through capitalisation and growth while ensuring disciplined governance and measurable commercial outcomes.
This is a senior leadership position requiring strong entrepreneurial capability, capital experience, and executive influence.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and prioritise high-potential venture opportunities aligned with strategic themes
Lead market validation, business model design, and commercial structuring
Oversee venture incubation from concept through MVP and product-market fit
Capital & Investment Oversight
Develop investment theses and capital allocation frameworks
Lead fundraising processes and investor engagement
Oversee portfolio performance and valuation growth
Prepare board and investment committee reporting
Leadership & Team Building
Recruit and mentor founders and venture leadership teams
Establish governance structures and performance KPIs
Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and execution
Stakeholder & Ecosystem Engagement
Build relationships with investors, partners, and industry stakeholders




Represent the Venture Studio at executive and board level
Align corporate and venture objectives
Experience & Background Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
Professional Experience
10+ years' experience across venture building, startups, venture capital, private equity, corporate innovation, or growth-stage leadership
Proven track record of launching, scaling, or investing in high-growth ventures
Direct experience with capital raising and investor negotiations
Experience managing or overseeing multiple ventures or business units
Commercial & Strategic Capability
Strong financial modelling and investment analysis capability
Deep understanding of business model design and go-to-market strategy
Experience structuring shareholder and equity arrangements
Leadership Experience
Executive or senior leadership experience (Founder, CEO, Venture Partner, Investment Director, etc.)
Experience working with boards and governance frameworks
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performance teams
Preferred Experience
Experience within a venture studio, incubator, accelerator, or corporate venture arm
Experience in scaling ventures to exit or strategic integration
Venture Creation | Investment Strategy | Capital Raising | Portfolio Management | Executive Leadership | Governance | Commercial Structuring | Growth Strategy | Innovation Management
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📌 Director, Venture Studio (Queensland)
🏢 Adrasti
📍 Queensland