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Principal Business Development Manager - VIETNAM
TIQ Vietnam
**Note this is not QLD Public Sector employment, this is locally engaged employment in VIETNAM**
TIQ is Queensland's global business agency, taking Queensland to the world and bringing investment to Queensland.
We have an exciting opportunity available as Principal Business Development Manager - Vietnam based in our Ho Chi Minh City 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/TIQ689427 |
| Closing date | 07-Jun-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 VIETNAM
About The Opportunity
Based in TIQ Ho Chi Minh City office, Reporting to the Queensland Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner - Southeast Asia, and operating under broad direction, you will drive priority trade outcomes for Queensland in Vietnam by identifying, promoting, and facilitating commercial opportunities across key Queensland Government industry sectors.
You will operate as a senior individual contributor, applying deep market expertise, strong commercial judgment, and influential stakeholder engagement to deliver tangible export outcomes for Queensland businesses. The role does not have direct reports.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Deliver priority trade initiatives and action plans aligned to Queensland's trade strategy in Vietnam, supporting exporters across key industry sectors to pursue commercial opportunities.
- Provide hands-on support to Queensland exporters by delivering high-quality market intelligence, commercial insights, business leads, partner identification, introductions, and due diligence to enable informed market entry and expansion decisions.
- Identify, develop, and progress trade opportunities by working directly with Vietnamese buyers, distributors, major corporates, and industry stakeholders to connect demand with Queensland capability.
- Prepare clear, timely, and insightful reports and advice on market developments, risks, and emerging opportunities within Vietnam's trade and investment landscape, contributing to informed decision-making by TIQ leadership and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong professional networks with Vietnamese government agencies, industry bodies, corporates, and intermediaries to support trade outcomes and enhance Queensland's commercial profile.
- Represent TIQ at relevant trade-focused events, exhibitions, and forums, promoting Queensland's priority sectors and capabilities and strengthening in-market awareness of Queensland offerings.
To be eligible for consideration with this opportunity, you must have:
- Work Authorisation - be legally authorised to live and work within Vietnam at the time of appointment and provide the required evidence to support your eligibility.
- Language - full professional fluency in both Vietnamese and English (written and spoken) is essential for 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/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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