Board Director, The Invergowrie Foundation

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 Victoria Join a respected philanthropic Board driving real educational impact Contribute 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 invitation‑only, multi‑year 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 School STEMeez and the Virtual STEM Hub The 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 renewal Broaden skills, perspectives, and lived experience Contribute 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 day‑to‑day operations but play a critical role in governance, strategy and oversight.

Who We’re 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 governance Philanthropy, fundraising, stakeholder engagement and brand Education 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 meetings Committee participation (as relevant) Occasional engagement with partners and stakeholders Induction before Christmas 2025; first Board meeting in February 2026

Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact on girls’ education in Victoria Collaborate with a collegial, values‑aligned Board Help 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 tbest@fishnankivell.com.

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 tbest@fishnankivell.com.

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