Head of Content Investment

VicScreen; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VicScreen is Victoria's screen development agency, supporting growth across production, festivals and talent. As Head of Content Investment you will lead the team behind VicScreen's investment programs, assessing opportunities and guiding decisions from development through to release.

You'll report to the Director, Content & Talent, building strong relationships with industry stakeholders and executives to back compelling projects that advance Victorian stories on the world stage.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of screen industry production financing and terms.
• Experience with national and international distribution and sales.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial and policy advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead production investment programs from assessment to release.
• Shape programs and provide strategic advice to stakeholders.
• Build industry relationships and identify opportunities.

Skills

Investment financing

Market knowledge

Leadership

Industry know-how

Commercial insight

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Job description

VicScreen is Victoria's creative and economic screen development agency.

We're behind the scenes, supporting screen businesses, infrastructure, festivals and events. Helping develop the skilled practitioners, professional crew and talented creatives that elevate Victoria as a global screen destination.

The must-watch shows. The biggest releases. The next big names. The hottest games. From silver screen to live stream, and across the screen ecosystem. You'll find us where the action is.

Our Values

We are open. We are brave. We are collaborative. We are innovative. We are intentional.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

From high-end drama to documentary and children's shows, feature films, XR and direct-to-audience content, this is your chance to help bring Victoria's next big screen projects to life. As Head of Content Investment, you'll lead the team behind VicScreen's production investment programs, backing the stories, creatives and productions that keep Victoria at the forefront of the screen industry.

Reporting to the Director, Content & Talent, you'll combine industry expertise, commercial nous and people leadership to assess opportunities, guide investment decisions and support projects from development through to release. You'll be right where the action is, helping elevate Victorian stories and creatives on a world stage.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You’ll lead a high-performing team delivering VicScreen's production investment programs while working closely with industry stakeholders, creatives and executives to identify opportunities, solve challenges and back great content. From assessing projects and shaping programs to providing strategic advice and strengthening industry relationships, no two days are the same.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Industry financing skills: You'll have substantial knowledge and/or experience of screen industry production financing practices and terms of trade.
• Distribution, sales and market knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in national and international screen industry marketplace, with distributors, sales agents, broadcasters and other acquirers of screen content.
• Leadership: You're an experienced leader who brings people together, develops talent and creates an inclusive, high-performing team culture where great work thrives.
• Industry Know-how: You've got substantial experience in screen production, development or investment and understand what it takes to get projects financed, produced and enjoyed by audiences.
• Commercial Insight: You can confidently assess opportunities, navigate complexity and provide clear, considered advice that supports sound investment and policy decisions.
• Energy: Your boundless enthusiasm for screen, stories and people helps you build strong relationships, spot opportunities and champion the next big names of Victorian screen.

INTERESTED?

For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Michael Jones, People & Culture Business Partner via email **@vicscreen.vic.gov.au.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Keep it brief. Resumes of 2-3 pages are perfect.

Tell us what makes you perfect for this role by including a statement (1-2 pages max) addressing the key selection criteria under knowledge and skills.

Applications will be screened as we receive them, and selection and interview activity may commence prior to the closing date being reached. If this is the role for you, don't delay.

VicScreen is an equal opportunity employer and embraces inclusivity and diversity amongst its staff. People from all diverse groups and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need help applying or have accessibility or adjustment requirements? Reach out to the contact below, or email Human Resources at **@vicscreen.vic.gov.au

Applications close Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:59pm. Kindly note, no applications will be accepted after this date.