As the Principal Trade and Investment Officer - TradeStart (Critical and Enabling Technologies), you will deliver high-value trade and investment outcomes for Queensland businesses by leveraging the combined capabilities of TIQ, Austrade and Queensland's innovation ecosystem.

You will support innovative Queensland companies to enter new markets while identifying opportunities to attract investment into Queensland's critical and enabling technologies sectors, including: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Cybersecurity, Quantum, Data Centres, enabling technologies, sportstech, fintech and more.

Job details

About Trade and Investment Queensland
Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency, where the work we do is truly unique. We shape, promote and strengthen Queensland by facilitating some of the most exciting import, export and investment projects in the world.

About the Team
Situated within Priority Sectors, Queensland Operations, the Health, Innovation and Technology (HIT) unit plays a key role in growing diversified exports and attracting investment across Queensland's most innovative and high-growth industries.
Through strategic sector engagement, market intelligence and trade and investment facilitation, the team supports Queensland businesses to expand internationally while also attracting investment that strengthens Queensland's innovation ecosystem, creates jobs and drives economic growth.
The unit's focus spans two core streams:
• Biomedical and Life Sciences
• Critical and Enabling Technologies
This role sits within the Critical and Enabling Technologies stream and delivers the TradeStart program in partnership with Austrade, supporting Queensland businesses to grow exports and attract investment.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is commercially minded, relationship-focused and motivated by helping innovative Queensland businesses succeed internationally while contributing to Queensland's attractiveness as a destination for investment, innovation and growth.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, build credibility quickly and enjoy working across government, industry and international networks to deliver practical outcomes. You are comfortable working with ambiguity, balancing competing priorities and translating complex information into actionable advice.

How to apply
If you think this role is for you, you can submit your application via www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. Make sure you include the following:

• A current resume, with the names and contact details of two (2) referees with a thorough knowledge of your competencies for this role. One of whom should be your current or immediate past supervisor.
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us why you are interested in this role. This is your opportunity to tell us about your experience, what makes you the best person for the role and how you meet the key capabilities for the role (please do not restate your resume).

Mandatory Requirements
• Must be an Australian citizen to be eligible for this role.
• Clearance on Federal and State Employment Checks.
• Holding a current Australian driver's license is an ongoing requirement of this role.

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.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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

• TIQ696749 AO7 Principal Trade & Investment Officer - Tradestart (39224) RD (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description
  
  TIQ Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 457KB)
  Application Kit