Kaizen Recruitment

is partnering with

Innovation Victoria

to find an outstanding

Investment Principal – Funds Management

who will play a critical role in shaping and managing investment strategies that support Victoria's innovation, venture capital and economic growth agenda.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Funds Management, this role will manage Innovation Victoria's fund investment portfolio and support future investment initiatives that drive Victoria's innovation and venture ecosystem.

The successful candidate will oversee existing investments, including those established through LaunchVic and Invest Victoria, while contributing to investment strategy, stakeholder engagement and team leadership. This role requires strong commercial acumen and the ability to build relationships across the innovation and investment landscape.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage Innovation Victoria's portfolio of fund investments

Support investment strategy and asset allocation decisions

Identify, assess and recommend new fund and co-investment opportunities

Evaluate and select external fund managers

Present investment recommendations to leadership and governance committees

Undertake transaction due diligence on potential investment opportunities

Monitor portfolio performance and investment compliance

Support fund managers and portfolio companies to achieve growth objectives

Drive value creation across capital, growth and commercialisation initiatives

Optimise portfolio outcomes and long-term investment returns

Build relationships across the VC,



startup and investment ecosystem

Engage with fund managers, founders, co-investors and key stakeholders

Provide investment insights and reporting to senior leadership

Support portfolio governance, risk management and oversight

Represent Innovation Victoria on boards, committees and advisory groups

Lead and develop a high-performing investment team

Mentor and coach investment professionals

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence

Champion Innovation Victoria's values and strategic objectives

About You & Key Capabilities This role would suit an experienced investment skilled from venture capital, funds management, superannuation, private markets, strategy & transactions consulting or a related investment environment who is passionate about innovation, startup investing and supporting the growth of emerging businesses.

Investment transaction due diligence, execution and portfolio management experience.

Expertise in valuation, transaction due diligence, financial modelling and performance analysis.

Knowledge of venture capital, private markets, governance and risk.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.

Proven leadership experience.

Exceptional communication, strategic thinking and commercial judgement.

Why This Opportunity? This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to Victoria's future innovation and investment landscape while working alongside experienced leaders across government, venture capital and entrepreneurship.

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📌 Investment Principal - Funds Management - Venture Capital (Melbourne)
🏢 Kaizen Recruitment
📍 Melbourne