As a Principal Trade and Investment Officer at Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), you will be part of a small team of market experts who support the delivery of Queensland's international trade and investment priorities.

In this senior role you will work closely with TIQ's off-shore teams to provide strategic market intelligence, analysis and advice to guide TIQ's global engagement and inform organisational decision making.

Job details

The position leads and coordinates the development of TIQ's global market and regional strategies, oversees the implementation of targeted trade and investment initiatives, and manages key stakeholder relationships across government, industry and international partners.

You will have the opportunity to draw on your experience in international trade and investment, proven capability in strategy development, and excellent stakeholder and project leadership skills to implement strategic activations and business plan activities for The Americas region, including the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America.

Our ideal candidate:

• Results-oriented professional with a proven track record of successfully managing strategic projects, events and initiatives in fast-paced environments, effectively balancing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proven leadership in managing strategic engagement and fostering collaboration with senior executive stakeholders in government, corporate and not-for profit sectors.
• An experienced strategic thinker with analytical aptitude, deep market knowledge and a strong understanding of global trends, able to quickly assess and advise stakeholders on trade and investment issues.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills, including extensive experience preparing ministerial briefs, analysing data to produce detailed reports, delivering effective presentations, and representing government in official capacities.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate government policy and processes quickly and effectively in the delivery of complex cross-functional, inter-departmental and cross-border projects and activities.

What's in it for you?

• Work-Life Balance: access to flexible working arrangements including telecommuting and flexible hours
• 36.25-hour working week
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including unlimited use of LinkedIn Learning
• 12.75% employer superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging and novated lease options
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) providing free counselling and support for employees and their families
• 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. 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 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• TIQ676583 Principal Trade and Investment Officer - RD (PDF, 207KB)
  Role Description
  
  TIQ Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 479KB)
  Application Kit