Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency, where the work we do is truly unique.

Situated within TIQ's Advisory Services and Regions, Queensland Operations, the Regional Network team plays a key role in enabling TIQ to fulfil its objectives in line with TIQ Strategic and Business Plans.

This is achieved by being the peak unit for the marketing and promotion of the State's regional resources. Distributed across eight regional centres throughout Queensland, the team contributes to the economic growth within Queensland by assisting local businesses to develop and extend exports, as well as increasing the number of investment ready projects across the regions.

Job details

About us
Trade and Investment Queensland shape, promote and strengthen Queensland by facilitating import, export and investment projects. TIQ supports the world to trade, invest, study and work in Queensland via an extensive regional and global network of 280+ staff who help move Queensland forward.

Key responsibilities
As a Senior Trade and Investment Officer, you'll develop innovative plans for interesting projects as you grow your skills every day. To be successful in this role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high quality and practical export advice to businesses using your experience and networks to assist Queensland companies succeed in export markets.
• Facilitate Regional visit programs for visiting delegations, dignitaries and key stakeholders to showcase regional opportunities and achievements.
• Develop and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders across sector and industry, as well as local, state and federal agencies. Leverage these relationships to co-develop and deliver industry and market development opportunities.
• Represent TIQ on inter-departmental, national and industry committees and participate in government and business forums to identify investment and export opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage projects and engage with investment clients to enhance collaboration and a pipeline of opportunities that support the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy.
• Contribute to regional network initiatives, projects, grants programs and events, including planning, monitoring, managing and facilitating as required.
• Research and analyse regional export opportunities, developing planning activities and strategies to deliver regional and state-wide trade and investment priorities.
• Provide and update opportunity-specific information using TIQ's CRM and other protocols, and regularly report business outcomes to management.
• Contribute to policy papers, briefs and reports regarding investment and export opportunities, including potential issues for Queensland exporters, and recommend solutions to proactively resolve arising matters.

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

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, 2.22MB)
  Application Kit
  
  TIQ704287 AO6 Senior Trade and Investment Officer (39202) - RD (PDF, 211KB)
  Role Description