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Board Director, The Invergowrie Foundation 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Shape the future of STEM education for girls and young women in VictoriaJoin a respected philanthropic Board driving real educational impactContribute your expertise to a diverse, values-driven governance team The Invergowrie Foundation is seeking up to four new Board Directors to join our mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of a charitable trust dedicated to improving educational outcomes for girls and young women, with a particular focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). About The Invergowrie Foundation Established in 1992, the Foundation has a proud legacy of supporting impactful programmes through invitationonly, multiyear grants. Our partners include leading universities and educational organisations across Victoria. Since 2015, our strategic focus has been on STEM education, with initiatives such as: The Monash Virtual SchoolSTEMeez and the Virtual STEM HubThe GALS programme (Deakin University)Girls in Physics Breakfasts (Vicphysics)A PhD scholarship (University of Melbourne)Professional learning for teachers (Swinburne University)Industry Day for maths educators (AMSI) We work with ~35 member schools, including both independent and government girls schools, and distribute $1.0$1.4 million annually. The Role We are recruiting up to four Directors to: Support Board succession and renewalBroaden skills, perspectives, and lived experienceContribute to future leadership, including potential Chair succession The Board meets quarterly and operates with a single Investment and Finance Committee. Directors are not involved in daytoday operations but play a critical role in governance, strategy and oversight. Who Were Looking For We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas: Investment and finance (especially with committee experience)Legal and governancePhilanthropy, fundraising, stakeholder engagement and brandEducation leadership, particularly beyond principal roles (e.g. system leaders, STEM experts)Government school sector representation (strongly preferred for at least one appointment) We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board. We encourage applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds and career stages. Time Commitment Quarterly Board meetingsCommittee participation (as relevant)Occasional engagement with partners and stakeholdersInduction before Christmas 2025; first Board meeting in February 2026 Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact on girls education in VictoriaCollaborate with a collegial, valuesaligned BoardHelp shape the future of a respected philanthropic organisation Be part of a governance refresh that values diversity, challenge and strategic thinking. How to apply Fish Nankivell is managing the recruitment process for this critical leadership role. To receive a candidate brief, or to arrange a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Tori Best, Managing Partner at Fish Nankivell, on +61 403 268 224 or [email protected]. The closing date for applications is Friday, 30 January 2025. A concurrent search is being conducted. To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and the contact details of three referees to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr