The Organisation

The Victorian TAFE Network, comprising Victoria’s 12 TAFEs and four dual-sector universities, is supporting growth and productivity in Victoria by delivering high-quality skills, adapting to meet emerging skills needs, and enabling economic participation opportunities for all Victorians. One of which is William Angliss Institute.

Operating for over 85 years, William Angliss Institute is Australia’s largest specialist centre for education and training in food, tourism, hospitality, and events. From careers in restaurants to leading some of the world’s biggest travel brands, you’ll find their graduates all over the world.

The William Angliss Institute offers a broad range of training and education programs from short courses to certificates to postgraduate degrees. They have a comprehensive pathways program to assist students’ progression to higher study in their chosen specialisation.

The Role

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William Angliss Institute seeks a highly respected leader with significant experience in the tourism, events, food or hospitality sectors to join the Board. As a Board Director, you will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and governance to ensure Angliss continues to deliver high-quality education, respond to emerging workforce needs, and strengthen industry engagement. 

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the tourism, events, food and hospitality workforce through educating the people who will support one of the state’s most important and dynamic industry sectors. 

Key Responsibilities 

As a Board Director, you will: 

• Contribute to the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of Angliss. 
• Ensure effective governance, risk management, and accountability. 
• Provide insights into current and emerging workforce trends within tourism, events, food, and hospitality. 
• Strengthen industry partnerships and stakeholder engagement. 
• Support innovation in vocational education and training delivery, higher education and research. 
• Promote opportunities that improve student outcomes, industry responsiveness, and workforce participation. 
• Act in the best interests of the organisation and the Victorian community. 

Term: As determined by the Victorian Government
Remuneration: In accordance with Victorian Government board appointment guidelines
Guides: TAFE Governance

Selection Criteria

William Angliss Institute seeks candidates with: 

Essential Experience 

• Senior leadership, executive, business ownership, or board experience within one or more of the following sectors:  
• Tourism 
• Events 
• Hospitality 
• Foods 
• Culinary Arts 
• Visitor Economy 
• Accommodation and Hotel Operations 

Desired Skills and Attributes 

• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary workforce, skills, and training challenges. 
• Strategic thinking and sound business judgement. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building capabilities. 
• Knowledge of governance principles and director responsibilities. 
• Ability to contribute to robust board discussions and decision-making. 
• Commitment to public value, integrity, and ethical leadership. 
• Understanding of regional and metropolitan industry workforce needs. 

Highly Regarded 

• Previous board or committee experience. 
• Experience working with educational institutions, apprenticeships, traineeships, or workforce development initiatives. 
• Financial, risk, audit, digital transformation, or governance expertise. 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Victorian TAFEs are committed to building diverse boards that reflect the communities they serve. Applications are strongly encouraged from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse candidates, younger professionals, and individuals with regional industry experience.