Manager, Northern Region

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of and be part of the global team that contributes to connecting Queensland to the world.

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique –we elevate Queensland on a global scale, and we’re doing it one business and one person at a time.

Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we are looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo and keep connecting TIQ’s people and culture so that together, we can thrive.

As our highly valued Manager, Northern Regional Network, you will contribute to ensuring a bright future for Queensland, Australia and our global partners. You will do this with people who want you to grow and progress.

Reporting to the Director, Advisory Services and Regions, you will have the opportunity to grow the QLD trade and investment network and deliver operational services and outcomes across a truly global public sector organisation, aligned to the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022-32. You will also be required to drive engagement with clients and stakeholders across the priority sector portfolio to deliver export and investment outcomes.

Based In Townsville, Here’s What Your Role Will Involve

• Lead the Unit’s investment attraction facilitation including development of investment attraction business cases, engendering cross government collaboration and undertaking consultation/negotiations with potential investors.
• Initiate and implement innovative projects and initiatives for the priority sectors aligned to the QLD Trade and Investment Strategy and the wider TIQ/Queensland Government.
• In collaboration with the Director, provide strong, motivational collective leadership to develop and maintain a high performing team, fostering a professional environment which encourages commitment to ethical behaviour, skills development, and continuous improvement.
• Provide specialist sectoral advice, undertake research, keep abreast and monitor current industry, sector trends and government policies in the support of supply and demand of new critical developments and emerging opportunities.
• Support the Director to facilitate TIQ’s planning, budgeting, monitoring and forecasting processes, business planning and quarterly reporting.
• Represent TIQ on inter-departmental, national and industry committees and present and participate in key government and business forums.

You’ll Also Enjoy a Range Of Benefits, Such As

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Benefits that put you at the centre, such as our wellbeing programs.
• Social clubs and corporate events that connect you with work colleagues.
• Shape your future through professional development opportunities.
• Engaging office environment centrally located in Brisbane CBD, close to shopping, eating precincts and public transport (Brisbane based).
• The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

Join us and be part of building something bigger!

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