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SUE McMILLAN
Summary of board and professional experience

I am a successful, strategic leader with an ability to engage and lead a wide range of stakeholders in both the public and private sectors and broader community. I have a comprehensive finance, marketing, communications and administration background.

My professional experience has been varied and equips me well to deliver on what is required for a role on the board of the Women in Business Mornington Peninsula.

I am a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Directors (AICD), successfully completing the AICD Diploma in 2010.

I have been employed with the Victorian State Government for ten years. My role as a Senior Investment Manager within the agency of Invest Victoria is focussed on securing international and significant local investment and reinvestment into Victoria through providing support around facilitation and/or financial assistance.

Prior to my time in state and local government, I had established myself as a mortgage broker - contracting to Aussie Home Loans. I was recognised by Aussie for my achievements in this role.

My time in local government as a Mayor and Councillor, together with the wealth of experience I have gained in my years in the Victorian Government and the numerous boards I have been involved in, provides me with experience and insight that will benefit MPWB.

My husband, Greg Hyams and I relocated down at our home at Rye at the commencement of Covid in early 2020. We love living on the Mornington Peninsula and also enjoy spending time up in our apartment in St Kilda Road, Melbourne.

My board responsibilities and leadership roles include:

2008-2012 MAYOR- CITY OF KNOX
Councillor with the City of Knox
Elected as May in 2010-2011

2013-2021 EASTERN FOOTBALL AND NETBALL LEAGUE (EFNL)
Director
This league is one of the largest Australian rules football league outside
the VFL/AFL.

2017-2021 SUNSHINE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND EDUCATION PRECINCT (SHWEP)
Executive Member Board of Management
SHWEP has oversight for development of the precinct that centres around
the Sunshine Public Hospital, private hospital and associated health services.

2014-2018 KNOX BASKETBALL INC. (KBI)
Chairperson
One of the largest basketball leagues across Australia with responsibility for the
management of the State Basketball Centre.

2015-2019 EASTERN INNOVATION BUSINESS CENTRE
Director
Incorporating the Monash Enterprise Centre, lead by the City of Monash with
support from other councils in the region.

2012-2015 OUTER EASTERN HEADSPACE
Chairperson
Representing the municipalities of Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges.
Australian non-profit organisation supporting youth mental health, established by
the Australian Government.

2033-2007 FERNTREE GULLY & ROWVILLE COMMUNITY BANKS (BENDIGO BANK)
Director
Included leading the establishment of the Ferntree Gully Community Post Office.

My further board experience includes director roles for the Coonara Community House; Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation; Ferntree Gully Cemetery Trust; and numerous other regional advisory committees spanning health ageing, youth and early years during my time in local government.