Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $162,077 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6.2
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: VG/1904684
Are you a strategic investment guru with a passion for innovation and impact? Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd (AVS) is seeking a Senior Investment Manager to help shape the future of agricultural innovation by driving co-design and investment in a portfolio of high impact commercialisation opportunities through research and translation to market. Apply by 1 February with your CV, cover letter, and statement addressing the key selection criteria.
About AVS
At AVS, we don't just work within science, we turn science into impact. As a key bridge between cutting-edge research and industry, we're on a mission to unlock value from Victoria's ag-tech innovations that deliver real economic, environmental, and societal benefits, turning discoveries into practical solutions that strengthen Victoria's agricultural sector. AVS is a private company beneficially owned by the Victorian Government.
About the Role
As a key member of the AVS Strategy and Investment Team, you will play a critical role in identifying and shaping investible technology opportunities, developing robust business cases, and driving investment strategies that maximise impact. You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution—moving opportunities from discovery through validation to investment readiness, with clear decision gates and measurable impact.
About You
You bring a strong track record in innovation commercialisation and/or venture investment (with ag tech experience highly regarded), supported by tertiary qualifications in Business or Finance. You have experience assessing technology investment opportunities, developing robust early stage business cases, and applying advanced financial modelling and valuation across licensing, spin outs, joint ventures and partnership pathways. Your strategic thinking and analytical capability enable you to translate research into market-ready solutions and support programs that validate, de risk and accelerate adoption. You are a clear communicator and effective collaborator who builds trusted relationships across research and industry, manages competing priorities with ease, and contributes positively to high performing, cross functional teams.
Why join AVS?
At AVS, you'll join a values driven organisation that fosters innovation, collaboration and integrity, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support balance and wellbeing. Based at the AgriBio Centre at La Trobe University's Bundoora campus, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive team and have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, real world impact across Victoria's agricultural sector and beyond.
How to Apply
For additional details and selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description.
Submit your resume, a short cover letter, and a summary of how you meet the Key Selection Criteria in the position description (no more than 3 pages).
Applications close: 11.59pm on Sunday, 1 February
Contact: For a confidential conversation, email
AVS values diversity and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Ready to drive investment in agricultural innovation? and help shape the future of agriculture in Victoria and beyond.
Applications close Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
16 January 2026