The Organisation

The Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN), established in 2014, is a partnership between the ACT Government and Canberra’s world-class tertiary education and research institutions. It is a not-for-profit organisation and supports innovation and entrepreneurship in the ACT.

CBRIN enables budding entrepreneurs and SMEs to be ambitious and succeed. It supports startups, scaleups, research and tertiary education institutions and industry, at every stage of their innovation journey.

CBRIN connects leading experts and mentors with founders and delivers world-class innovation programs that uncover groundbreaking ideas and solve real-world challenges.

CBRIN’s Foundation Members include: The Australian National University, University of New South Wales Canberra, University of Canberra, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Canberra Institute of Technology.

The Role

CBRIN’s Board of Directors sets strategic direction, ensures good governance, and oversees operations and finances. It strengthens CBRIN’s role as an ecosystem enabler by fostering ties with government and industry to support its vision and socio-economic impact in the ACT.

Currently, CBRIn’s board seeks an Independent Director.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic guidance: Shape CBRIN’s vision and strategy in support of innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Financial oversight: Review budgets and reports to ensure financial sustainability.
• Governance: Uphold best practices in risk, compliance, and transparency.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build relationships with government, industry, and community.
• Performance evaluation: Assess CBRIN’s impact and recommend improvements.

Commitment
As an Independent Director, you’ll join at least one sub-committee and attend its meetings.

Remuneration
Independent Directors are remunerated at an annual rate of $5,000 paid quarterly.

Selection Criteria

This opportunity is suited to a skilled leader with board experience who is passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and contributing to the ACT’s economic growth.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge, skills, experience and behavioural capabilities, including:

• Proven leadership and board experience, or strong knowledge of governance and board operations, ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
• Knowledge and experience with the ACT’s innovation ecosystem and knowledge-based industry sectors.
• Ability to build relationships, manage conflict and foster a culture of innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.

For the full position description and capability requirements, please refer to the Expression of Interest and Position Description document.