Principal Advisor

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

Trade and Investment QLD (TIQ) is the QLD Government’s dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique –we elevate QLD 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 Principal Advisor, 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 theDirector International Operations, in the Directorate team, you will manage coordination of major significant projects, reporting processes and policy initiatives, on behalf of the Director and General Manager. You will also provide strategic and operational oversight of tasks and advisory support, lead and manage business activities relevant to the team and provide high-level co-ordination of correspondence for the General Manager.

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

• Provide written and verbal advice and communications on strategy and reporting activities to high-level stakeholders including Ministers, the TIQ Board and TIQ senior management.
• Contribute to the management of business activities for the International Operations unit in accordance with relevant practices including managing efficient business systems and processes.
• Manage, plan, co-ordinate and/or monitor major significant projects, reporting processes and policy initiatives on behalf of the General Manager.
• Manage submissions, briefing notes, reports and correspondence on complex policy issues, corporate matters, key business priorities and operational issues for the TIQ senior management, TIQ Board, Minister and other key public and private sector stakeholders.
• Represent TIQ at stakeholder meetings as required, and apply high-level negotiating and influencing skills to gain consensus and support from people with differing views.
• Establish and maintain effective strategies, protocols, stakeholder negotiation and liaison activities across and other private and public sector organisations.
• Collaborate and build trusted relationships across TIQ, local, and international stakeholders to develop whole of government perspectives on international engagement opportunities.

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.
• 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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