The Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board (Board) regulates professional boxing and combat sports in Victoria on behalf of the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and is established under the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985. The functions of the Board as stated in the Act include:
to advise the Minister on all matters relating to professional contests, and
to exercise the powers, duties and functions conferred on the board by or under the Act; and
to supervise the conduct of weigh-ins and promotions.
The Board's primary purpose is to promote safety, reduce the risk of malpractice and uphold industry integrity. It does this through:
Issuing permits for promotions.
Supervising weigh-ins, promotions and exhibitions.
Assessing all applications for contestant registrations and officials' licences.
Assessing all proposed match-ups.
Appointing judges, referees and timekeepers to promotions.
Enforcing rules, requirements and conditions of all registration and licence holders.
Continuous assessment of the emerging scientific and medical evidence and applying best practice approaches to promote contestant safety.
The Board is supported by a Medical Advisory Sub-Committee that provides an important advisory mechanism to support the Board in its consideration and implementation of measures to enhance contestant safety. Participation on the Board subcommittees may be expected as part of appointment.
The PBCS Board consists of not less than five members and not more than seven members, one of whom is appointed as the Chairperson and one who is a police officer. There are currently six sitting Members.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board. Expressions of interest are sought for Board Directors for a term of up to three years.
To be considered for the Board position, you will need qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the areas listed below.
Legal experience including qualifications, practice and public sector legal policy;
Regulatory knowledge/experience;
Sport integrity;
Risk management;
Strategic planning;
Knowledge of boxing and/or combat sports; and
First Peoples' culture, community leadership and perspectives knowledge and experience.
Occasional travel to regional Victoria will be required to supervise the conduct of weigh-ins, promotions and exhibitions.
Who we're looking for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
The positions also require Directors who will bring:
integrity;
demonstrated honesty;
a track record of acting in good faith and in the best interests of the organisation;
the ability to listen, analyse, think clearly and work well with others; and
a willingness to attend all meetings, actively supervise weigh-ins and promotions, ask questions and contribute in a responsible way.
Previous board experience is highly regarded but not essential.
What you need to apply
Please refer to the Candidate Pack (here) for further information about the role and requirements of PBCS Directors, and for the Expression of Interest application form (here). To discuss this position, please contact Kathryn Harper, Partner, mobile or email or Patrick Long, Research Associate, mobile or email both of Amrop Carmichael Fisher, the executive search organisation assisting DJSIR in these appointments.
Applications including the completed Expression of Interest form and your Curriculum Vitae are to be submitted online by visiting 'Join a public board' referencing PBCS Board application: Name of applicant, in the subject line.
Expressions of interest close at midnight on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government agencies reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living in rural and regional Victoria. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request, including online interviews.