Passionate about life sciences in Queensland? Join us to drive trade promotion and attract investment across the sector.

Job details

The Opportunity
You are driven by impactful, innovative work and thrive on connecting with diverse stakeholders across the life sciences ecosystem. You bring strong knowledge of Queensland's biomedical and clinical trials landscape, with an understanding of key players, precincts and global partnerships across the Asia-Pacific. In this role, you will leverage your commercial acumen to identify and accelerate opportunities to attract investment into Queensland and support the export of our clinical trial, vaccine and broader life sciences capabilities - delivering tangible economic value, job creation and strengthening Queensland's position as a leading biomedical innovation hub.

About the Team/Organisation
The Health, Innovation and Technology (HIT) unit sits within Queensland Operations at Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) and plays a critical role in delivering the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022-2032. The team promotes Queensland as a leading knowledge-based economy, driving export growth and attracting investment across priority sectors including biomedical, healthtech, critical and digital technologies, and the sports economy.

Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to shape Queensland's global reputation in life sciences while working with a high-performing, collaborative team. You will engage with industry leaders, researchers and international partners, contribute to high-profile initiatives and events, and help deliver meaningful economic outcomes including job creation and sector growth.

About the Role
As Principal Trade and Investment Officer, you will lead trade promotion and investment attraction across Queensland's life sciences sector, with a strong focus on biomedical, clinical trials and vaccines. You will provide strategic leadership, market intelligence and authoritative advice to drive sector priorities, support Queensland companies to scale globally, and attract inbound investment. The role also includes leading key initiatives, managing stakeholder relationships across government and industry, and mentoring a team member to deliver coordinated outcomes.

Skills and Experience
You bring deep knowledge of the life sciences ecosystem, strong commercial acumen and experience delivering trade and investment outcomes. You are a confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, develop high-quality advice and translate market insights into strategy. A proven ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities and build effective partnerships across government, industry and research is essential.

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).

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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.

• TIQ Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 479KB)
  Application Kit
  
  TIQ694176 Principal Trade and Investment Officer - HIT (39175) - RD (PDF, 198KB)
  Role Description