Executive Assistant – International Business Development & Government Relations

USAPAC | Margate, Brisbane QLD | Hybrid / Flexible

Part-Time – 20-25 hours per week initially

$40–$50 per hour + super + business development incentives

Help Build a Growing U.S.–Australia Business

USAPAC is a growing international business development and government relations business connecting U.S. companies with opportunities in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region .

We work with businesses seeking to enter, establish, expand or pursue opportunities in the Australian market, with particular interests across government, defence, infrastructure, industry and other strategic sectors.

This isn't a traditional EA position.

Approximately 70% of the role will focus on business development and 30% on executive support . You'll play an important role in identifying potential U.S. clients, researching opportunities, initiating conversations and keeping our international business development pipeline moving.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Researching U.S. companies with potential to enter or expand into Australia and APAC

Identifying CEOs, Presidents, Business Development executives and Government Relations decision-makers

Researching companies, industries and decision-makers before outreach

Preparing concise prospect and meeting briefs for the Managing Director

Drafting personalised LinkedIn, email and other business approaches

Making professional introductory and follow-up calls where appropriate

Helping arrange introductory meetings with U.S. executives

Managing our prospect pipeline and CRM

Following up prospects and ensuring opportunities don't fall through the cracks

Researching relevant Australian government, defence,



procurement and commercial opportunities

Assisting with capability statements, presentations, proposals and pitch material

Coordinating meetings and business development activity during U.S. travel

Diary, email, travel and meeting coordination for the Managing Director

General executive and administrative support as required

You won't initially be expected to independently close major consulting or representation agreements.

Your job is to identify strong prospects, create opportunities, secure conversations and support the Managing Director through the process of converting those opportunities into USAPAC clients.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines excellent organisation with genuine commercial instinct.

You may currently be an Executive Assistant, Business Development Coordinator, Account Executive, Sales Coordinator, Partnerships Coordinator or similar qualified looking for a flexible role with considerable scope to grow.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Strong understanding of U.S. business culture and the American market

Strong understanding of Australian Government in particular at the Federal level

Confidence communicating with senior executives

Strong research and analytical skills

Experience with LinkedIn, prospect research and CRM systems

The ability to turn research into actionable business opportunities





Exceptional organisation and follow-through

Confidence working independently

A professional and polished communication style

A proactive, commercially minded approach

An interest in international business, government, defence, trade or market entry

Experience in business development, professional services, defence industry, government, international trade or executive support would be advantageous.

The Prospect

This is an opportunity to join USAPAC at an early stage of its international growth.

You'll work directly with the Managing Director and have significant visibility across the business rather than being confined to traditional administrative duties.

For the right person, there is substantial scope for the position to grow in hours, responsibility, remuneration and international business development involvement as USAPAC's U.S. client base expands.

What We Offer

$40–$50 per hour + super

20–25 hours per week initially

Additional incentives for self-originated opportunities that become signed USAPAC clients

Flexible working arrangements primarily between our Margate office, meetings as required and home.

Laptop and business phone provided

Flexible scheduling around agreed business requirements

Direct exposure to international business development

Chance to participate in U.S.–Australia business activity

Potential to increase hours and responsibility as the business grows

Location

Our office is based in Margate on the Redcliffe Peninsula , approximately 30km north of Brisbane CBD.

The position is hybrid and versatile, so applicants from Redcliffe, North Lakes, Moreton Bay and Brisbane's northern suburbs are particularly well positioned.

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