About the Opportunity

We are seeking anInternational Trade and Project Officer to support ourInternational Competitiveness team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality administrative assistance to support our international trade services, compliance outcomes, and member‑client support. This role assists in preparation of export documentation, trade advisory services, reporting, and the delivery of projects that strengthen international competitiveness and business growth.

The International Trade and Project Officer is part of a small national team of 4. The role reports to our General Manager, International Competitiveness located in Sydney. You will be located in ourMelbourne office.

This role is suitable for a strong administrator with 1-2 years experience with an interest in International Trade.

Whilst the reality of each day will be different, you can expect to be accountable for:

- Providing administrative support by preparing and processing Certificates of Origin and exporter registrations, ensuring documents are complete and meet required guidelines.
- Responding to member and client enquiries in a timely manner (you will be trained on all the information you require to address these enquiries)
- Handling routine invoicing, data entry and assisting with the preparation of regular reports
- Provide administrative and operational support for projects, training programs, events, and seminars, working closely with internal teams.
- Ensuring your work is completed inline with full compliance with governance, quality, and accreditation requirements, escalating risks or breaches as required.




- Actively contribute to identifying growth opportunities and promote international trade services through outreach, referrals, and collaboration.

To best succeed in this role you will have;

- Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with a focus on quality and timeliness
- Ability to work autonomously and be a self motivator
- Solid compliance and attention to detail
- Customer-focused and solution orientated approach
- Effective Communication skills both verbally and written
- Interest or experience in International Trade and cross-cultural contexts
- Willingness to learn and grow in an exciting role

We offer you:

- Flexible working arrangements to suit your circumstances
- A collaborative work environment with talented people who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our members and clients.
- Professional development opportunities, including access to Australian Industry Group’s short courses.
- Great leave policies, including purchase leave, paid parental leave, an additional 5 days of annual leave if you use your yearly annual leave entitlements, and the ability to switch a public holiday to a day you prefer to take leave.
- A wide range of employee benefits including free annual health initiatives, salary sacrificing options, including novated lease.
- A genuine sense of belonging and individual achievement,



where we will embrace your unique strengths and skills.

About Australian Industry Group

Australian Industry Group is a peak national employer organisation representing traditional, innovative and emerging industry sectors. We have been acting on behalf of businesses across Australia for over 150 years. We offer our membership strong advocacy and an effective voice at all levels of government underpinned by our respected position of policy leadership and political non-partisanship. Our members operate across a wide cross-section of the Australian economy and are linked to the broader economy through national and international supply chains.

Our purpose is to empower industry success for a better Australia.

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Australian Industry Group is strongly committed to gender equality and an inclusive workplace. We are committed to taking actions that enable our people to experience a safe and inclusive environment at all levels and in all areas of Australian Industry Group. We partner withCircle In,Telus Health EAPandSupply Nationto provide additional support, so our people can thrive in the workplace.

We welcome unique ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds and we respect and value these differences. We value the knowledge and insights Australia’s First Nation’s community bring to our workplace and our members.

We understand that the best candidate may not tick all the boxes, so please consider applying for this role even if you have the experience and capabilities for only a portion of the role.

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📌 International Trade and Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Australian Industry Group
📍 Melbourne