Bruce has been a long-standing supporter of USC. He joined the University Council in 2010 and was elected Deputy Chancellor in 2015 for a two-year term, during which he also chaired USC’s Planning and Resources Committee.

For more than 30 years, Bruce has practised as a corporate lawyer, specialising in directors’ duties and corporate governance. He has contributed significantly to the law and health sectors through his role as Chairman on many boards, including the Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Cerebral Palsy League and one of Australia’s largest law firms, MinterEllison. In addition, he is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a member of the Not for Profit Advisory Board.