Investment Director - Growth Equity - Mid-Market Private Equity Fund

Take your career to the next level with a rare opportunity to join a high-performing mid-market growth equity team at a leading Australian private equity platform.The fund focuses on transformational growth investments in mid-market companies, deploying capital typically between $20m–$80m per deal across a broad, generalist sector remit. Its mandate is to partner with ambitious management teams, driving strategic growth and operational value creation.In this senior buy-side role, you will lead deals, shape investment strategy, and directly influence the growth and success of portfolio companies. Working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment, the team executes high-impact investments where initiative, expertise, and results are rewarded.You will collaborate closely with senior professionals in a dynamic setting where every deal offers the chance to make a tangible impact. Generous carried interest reflects your contribution, and the entrepreneurial culture ensures your judgment, skills, and leadership are central to outcomes.This is not a standard role - it is a unique opportunity to operate at the forefront of mid-market growth investing, taking ownership across the full investment lifecycle from origination to execution and portfolio management.What You’ll DoOriginate, execute, and manage mid-market growth equity investments, including financial modelling, due diligence, and investment committee preparation.Take full ownership of portfolio management, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and board-level engagement.Lead and mentor junior team members, shaping a high-performing, collaborative investment team.Develop and execute investment strategy across a broad, generalist sector focus.Build and maintain strong relationships with founders, executives, and co-investors to drive deal flow.What We’re Looking For10+ years of professional experience.Proven buy-side experience in private equity or growth equity, ideally with mid-market deal exposure.Strong track record in sourcing, executing, and managing investments successfully.Exceptional commercial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, deal-by-deal culture with senior-level autonomy.Leadership experience, including mentoring and developing junior professionals.What’s On OfferHands-on, entrepreneurial culture with senior-level autonomy and direct impact on investment outcomes.Generous carried interest participation reflecting your contribution to deals and portfolio performance.Exposure to high-profile mid-market growth equity opportunities across multiple sectors.The chance to lead investments end-to-end and influence portfolio strategy and growth.Would you like to hear more?Please click 'apply' to be considered for this and other relevant opportunities. All applications and conversations are confidential.