Principal Trade and Investment Officer| Tradestart

Bring your unique perspectives & experiences to the position of Principal Trade and Investment Officer, Tradestart, & be part of the global team that contributes to connecting QLD to the world.

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

Our work is varied & complex. So, as we evolve, we're looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo & keep connecting TIQ’s people & culture so that together, we can thrive. Join us and be part of building something bigger!

As our highly valued Principal Trade and Investment Officer, Tradestart, 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, Regional Network, you will develop and maintain effective networks, consult, negotiate and liaise with key stakeholders to deliver export advisory services, and assist export ready businesses enter and grow their business internationally.

With one position based in Townsville and the other in Toowoomba, here's what your role will involve:

Provide high quality and practical export advice to businesses using your own experience and the networks available to you, to assist Queensland companies succeed in export markets.
Work with Austrade's and TIQ's overseas offices, and Queensland-based stakeholders, to examine the demand for various products and services in other countries, against the supply within Queensland, to identify trade and investment opportunities.
Research and analyse export (business and industry) opportunities, identifying the opportunity in markets across the world, and develop strategies and activities to deliver on state-wide trade priorities, by enabling exporters to succeed internationally.
Develop and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders in Queensland across the sector and industry, as well as local, state and federal agencies, to build commitment to long term growth. Leverage these relationships to co-develop and deliver industry and market development opportunities.
Represent Austrade and TIQ on inter-departmental, national and industry committees and missions and present and participate in key government and business forums to identify export (and related investment) opportunities where required.


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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