Board Member

BreastScreen Victoria (BSV) is seeking expressions of interest to serve on the Board as independent non-executive directors. We are particularly seeking candidates with significant expertise in digital and technology transformation and / or financial management and oversight.

• Close date: 14 Sep 2026
• Position title: Board Member
• Service: BreastScreen Victoria
• Location: Carlton
• Selection Criteria:

  Applicants will be shortlisted based on their experience and capability across the following areas:

  • Governance, including understanding of directors’ legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial responsibilities
  • Strategic thinking and decision making
  • Risk management and compliance oversight
  • Financial literacy
  • Legal and regulatory expertise
  • Executive leadership, people management, and change management
  • Experience in the not-for-profit and / or public health sectors.

  Formal Board governance qualifications (Australian Institute of Company Directors Course or equivalent) and experience on a Public or not for profit Board will also be highly regarded.

• Position Summary:

  Overview of the Board:

  The Board is responsible for providing strategic direction and strong governance oversight of BSV.  Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring effective governance and organisational performance
  • Approving strategy and monitoring implementation 
  • Overseeing risk management and compliance
  • Providing leadership to foster a positive organisational culture.

  Board members are appointed by the Minister for Health for a three-year term, with the potential for reappointment for a maximum of two further terms.  Board members are remunerated in accordance with Department of Premier and Cabinet Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines at 50% of the daily rate for Group B organisations.  All Board members must pass a National Criminal Record, Insolvency and Trustee Service of Australia (ITSA) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) check before being appointed.

  To apply:

  For further information please contact Lia Henry on 03 •••• •036 ••••@breastscreen.org.au

  Applications may be lodged in strict confidence to Rita Butera, CEO, BreastScreen Victoria, via email ••••@breastscreen.org.au