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title: Director Vacancy | Visit Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
image: https://assets.visityarravalley.com.au/12we459678012/assets/yarraranges/289/w=1200,h=630?mtime=1608605485
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# Director Vacancy

1. [About us](https://www.visityarravalley.com.au/tourismeast/about-1) /
2. [Director Vacancy](https://www.visityarravalley.com.au/tourismeast/director-vacancy)

> Help shape the future of Tourism

### Tourism East | Board Director Opportunity

Tourism East is seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join its Board as a skills-based Director.

Do you understand the opportunities and challenges facing tourism and the broader visitor economy? Can you bring strategic insight, commercial experience and sound governance to help shape the future of one of Victoria’s leading tourism regions?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of Tourism East as we work to grow a thriving, sustainable visitor economy across the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Nillumbik and Cardinia.

### About Tourism East

Tourism East is the official Visitor Economy Partnership (VEP), bringing together industry, state and local government, and community stakeholders to strengthen the region’s visitor economy.

Our work spans destination marketing, industry development, strategic partnerships, advocacy and destination management, supporting tourism businesses and creating lasting economic and community benefits.

### What we're looking for

We are seeking one skills-based Director who can bring:

- Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen and sound judgement.
- An understanding of corporate governance and Director responsibilities.
- Experience in tourism, hospitality, business or a related sector.
- The ability to build effective relationships with industry, government and stakeholders.
- A collaborative approach to Board decision-making.
- A genuine commitment to the growth and sustainability of the region’s visitor economy.

We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in **commercial business, finance, investment, digital innovation or tourism operations**.

Please review the Role Description [here](https://assets.visityarravalley.com.au/12we459678012/Tourism-East-Skills-Based-Director-Position-Description-1.pdf)

### Why join the Tourism East Board?

Tourism East is entering an important period of growth and transformation, creating opportunities to strengthen our region's visitor economy and deliver lasting benefits for businesses and communities.

As a Board Director, you will help guide the organisation’s strategic priorities, contribute your expertise and work alongside experienced leaders committed to the region’s future.

We value diversity of thought, experience and background and encourage applications from individuals who can bring fresh perspectives to our Board.

### Express your interest

To apply, please submit a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what you would bring to the Tourism East Board, together with your CV to info@tourismeast.com.au

**Applications close:** 20 November 2026  
**Further information:** Contact Louise Scott at ceo@tourismeast.com.au or by phone 0417571868

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