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Business Development Officer (Food and Agribusiness) - JAPAN
TIQ Tokyo, JAPAN
**Note this is not QLD Public Sector employment, this is locally engaged employment in JAPAN**
TIQ is Queensland's global business agency, taking Queensland to the world and bringing investment to Queensland.
We have an exciting opportunity available as Business Development Officer - Japan based in our Tokyo Office.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | Not applicable |
| Workplace Location | Other - Outside Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TIQ692533 |
| Closing date | 14-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | 2 years |
| Contact person | HR International |
| Contact details | hr-international@tiq.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
***Note this is not QLD Public Sector employment, this is locally engaged employment in JAPAN***
About The Opportunity:
Based in TIQ Tokyo office, reporting to the Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner - Japan, you will work with senior team members to support the interests of Queensland in the Japan market through the promotion and facilitation of trade and investment opportunities in the Queensland Government's key industry sectors with particular focus for providing support in the food and agribusiness sector.
To be successful in this role you will:
• Undertake market research to support Queensland exporters
• Liaise with companies and organisations in Queensland to assimilate information required for market access and trade development
• Assist with organising promotional activities in Japan, including exhibitions, functions and seminars
• Maintain in-house and external databases to ensure access to data and information on industry sectors, companies and clients is available to the team
• Oversee promotional literature stocks and maintain administrative systems
• Provide first point of contact for general enquiries by telephone, in person and other correspondence
• Provide support for projects undertaken by TIQ in Japan including programs and planning for trade missions and visiting business delegations
• Provide administrative support to the office as directed and required
To be eligible for consideration with this opportunity, you must have:
1. Work Authorisation - be legally authorised to live and work within Japan at the time of appointment and provide the required evidence to support your eligibility.
2. Language - full professional fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken) is essential for this role.
3. Background Check - the successful candidate must be willing to undertake a screening check and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources
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