If you’re thinking about joining a public board, it’s good to know what kind of work you may do.
And don’t worry if you don’t have experience yet. Many people who serve on boards for the first time didn’t have any when they started.
With more than 32,000 board directors serving on over 3,400 boards there's a lot of opportunities.
Serving on a board is great for your career and can be personally rewarding.
You’ll develop new skills, networks and a deeper understanding of the needs and concerns of Victorians.
Our public boards need skilled people from a range of backgrounds to bring ideas and expertise to the table.
If you're interested in serving on a board, search board vacancies and apply.
Victorian public boards generally only include:
All board members must comply with the Code of Conduct for directors(opens in a new window).
Board members oversee the management of the public entity but don't participate in its day-to-day operations.
As a board member, you'll use your skills and experience to support the board's work and demonstrate Victorian public sector values.
You'll do things like:
Each board member brings a unique mix of skills, qualities and experience to meet the rewarding challenge of being on a board.
Skills:
Qualities:
Experience:
Find a range of board advice and information(opens in a new window):