Victorian Creative Industries board member

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and interested individuals to join a pool of potential candidates for consideration for appointment to one of Victorian Creative Industries boards as vacancies arise.

The portfolio of State-owned Creative Industries agencies overseen by Creative Victoria within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions play a leading role in Victoria's creative industries and cultural life. They perform a range of important functions from giving Victorians access to diverse arts and cultural experiences and the management of the state's iconic cultural institutions, to supporting the development and growth of the creative industries sector. The Minister for Creative Industries also appoints some members to several non-governmental entities in the creative industries sector.

Spanning visual art, design, screen culture, performing arts, music, museums and literature, the agencies are custodians of Victoria's cultural collections, places of learning and research, and are amongst the state's most popular and beloved tourism attractions, engaging with millions of Victorians and visitors each year.

The agencies also support the Victorian Government's creative industries strategy, Creative State 2025(and any successor strategy) which aims to grow jobs and skills and maintain Victoria's reputation as a global cultural destination and bold creative leader. The strategy's vision is a state where creative people, ideas and enterprises thrive, and where everyone has equitable access to and benefits from a rich creative culture.

The EOI invites suitably qualified individuals to express their interest in potentially joining one of Victoria's creative industries boards. Applicants who submit their interest will be included in a talent pool for consideration for any potential vacancies that may arise on boards through to 2027. When a vacancy occurs on a board, applications will be assessed against skills, experience and diversity requirements of the entity. Applicants will be contacted directly if identified as a potential candidate suitable for a board role.

Creative Industries boards generally consist of a chairperson, sometimes a deputy chairperson, and between 5 to 10 members appointed by the Minister for Creative Industries or in some cases by the Governor in Council following the approval of Cabinet.

Boards generally meet between 6 to 8 times per year with additional meetings for board committees. Boards oversee the management of the public entity in line with its function and purpose. A description of each creative industries agency is included in the Position Description.

Members of the board contribute to the effective functioning and decision making of the board to ensure it can fulfill its statutory functions in a manner that is compliant with its overall governance framework. In carrying out their role, members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights as set out by section 7 of the Public Administration Act 2004 (the Act)and consistent with the duties of directors as set out under section 79 of the Act.

Appointments are made in accordance with the Victorian Government's Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the diversity of our boards represents the diversity of our communities. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, including young people aged 18-34 years, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQA+ people. Applicants from rural and regional Victoria and outer Melbourne metropolitan areas are also encouraged to apply. It is preferred that applicants reside in Victoria, however applicants from cross-border communities may also be considered.

Expressions of interest are sought from individuals with experience, skills, practical knowledge, or relevant lived experience outlined in the key selection criteria listed in the Position Description.

Applicants are required to register an account on the Join a Public Board website at www.boards.vic.gov.au prior to applying online.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply now’ button on this advertisement. You will be asked to complete an application form including choosing your preferred board(s), indicate your knowledge, skills and specialist expertise and submit your expression of interest and supporting documentation.

The following documents should be provided with your application via the Join a Public Board website:

1. An Expression of Interest letter (addressed ‘to whom it may concern’) that addresses the selection criteria, and experience, skills and attributes that you would bring to the role (1 – 3 pages); and
2. A current Curriculum Vitae which includes information on employment history, current and past memberships on boards, qualifications and any other relevant details.

The combined Expression of Interest letter and Curriculum Vitae should not exceed 6 pages in total.

Applications are to be submitted via Join a Public Board (www.boards.vic.gov.au). All documents are to be uploaded as Microsoft Office Word files.

During the application process, you will be invited to disclose personal information about yourself. You do not have to disclose personal information if you do not want to, but it can help us understand how we can support you through the recruitment process and beyond.

We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, a person with disability, culturally or linguistically diverse, whether you use a language other than English at home, whether you reside in rural or regional Victoria or outer metropolitan Melbourne, are LGBTIQA+ or are a young person aged 18-34 years.

Sharing this information will help you access support should you need it and will also help us to better understand the impact of our work.

Applications made through the EOI for positions on creative industries boards advertised in 2024 remain on file until 31 August 2026 and there is no need to reapply unless you wish to update your skills or relevant experience. If you choose to reapply, your old application will be replaced by the new version. Applicants to the 2023 EOI process who are still interested in joining a creative industries board, must reapply in 2025.

Expressions of Interest close at 11.59pm on 8 October 2025