Senior Trade and Investment Officer

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position 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 Senior Trade and Investment Officer, 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 Manager, HIT, you will have the opportunity to develop, manage and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve trade and investment outcomes within the innovative technologies and life sciences sectors.

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

• Deliver investment attraction services including preparing tailored business cases, investor programs and aftercare services and assist Queensland companies that are seeking investment opportunities.
• Navigate and provide support to companies seeking to access Queensland Government programs and provide information on government policies, programs and incentives to exporters and investors.
• Identify and recruit new clients while maintaining existing clients and foster and strengthen relationships with partnering organisations to enhance collaboration and a client pipeline.
• Lead the development of Professional Services/Plan Strategy that will incorporate best practice components and elements, to stimulate exports and investment in Queensland’s professional services industry.
• Undertake research on new and emerging industries, demand trends and global best practices as they relate to sectoral portfolio responsibilities.
• Design and Manage projects (i.e. trade and investment missions, relevant sectoral activities, events, and initiatives) that lead to successful outcomes for TIQ clients, including planning, delivery and reporting.
• Provide written and verbal advice and communications, including reports and ministerial correspondence to high-level stakeholders including Ministers, clients and client representative groups, TIQ senior management and the Board.

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.
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