Company Description

Illume Ventures is a Future Frontier AI and deep-tech pre-accelerator that supports Victoria-based researchers and founders in transforming ideas into real-world impact and investible ventures. The organization focuses on AI-enabled deep-tech and frontier technologies, helping innovators refine their concepts and navigate the path to commercialization. Illume Ventures provides a collaborative environment where experts, mentors, and partners work closely with participants to accelerate venture development. The team engages with individuals and groups who are actively working on advanced technology research or who want to support and grow deep-tech ventures. Role Description The Director of Information Support is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing how information is collected, managed, stored, and used across Illume Ventures’ programs and operations. This role leads the design and implementation of information management frameworks that support deep-tech and AI-focused initiatives, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and security. Day-to-day tasks include supervising records and knowledge management processes, coordinating information systems and tools, and aligning technology solutions with organizational needs. The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor staff on best practices, and provide analytical insights to improve decision-making and program effectiveness. This position also involves setting standards, monitoring compliance with relevant policies, and continuously optimizing information workflows to support researchers, founders, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends, and support informed decision-making. Candidates should possess Information Management and Records Management skills to design, maintain, and improve structured information and documentation systems. Candidates should possess Information Technology skills to evaluate, implement, and oversee digital tools, platforms, and infrastructure that enable secure and efficient information handling. Candidates should possess Team Management skills to lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration across remote and onsite colleagues. Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Library Science, or a related field are beneficial. Experience working with research organizations, accelerators, or technology-focused ventures, ideally within AI or deep-tech contexts, is highly advantageous. Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment, are important. Familiarity with data governance, privacy regulations, and best practices in digital security and compliance is a plus.