Job Description
Executive Assistant – International Business Development & Government Relations
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USAPAC | Margate, Brisbane QLD | Hybrid / Flexible
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Part-Time – ***** hours per week initially
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$40–$50 per hour + super + business development incentives
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Help Build a Growing U.S.–Australia Business
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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.
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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.
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This isn't a traditional EA position.
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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.
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The Role
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Researching U.S. companies with potential to enter or expand into Australia and APAC
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Identifying CEOs, Presidents, Business Development executives and Government Relations decision-makers
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Researching companies, industries and decision-makers before outreach
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Preparing concise prospect and meeting briefs for the Managing Director
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Drafting personalised LinkedIn, email and other business approaches
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Making professional introductory and follow-up calls where appropriate
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Helping arrange introductory meetings with U.S. executives
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Managing our prospect pipeline and CRM
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Following up prospects and ensuring opportunities don't fall through the cracks
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Researching relevant Australian government, defence,



procurement and commercial opportunities
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Assisting with capability statements, presentations, proposals and pitch material
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Coordinating meetings and business development activity during U.S. travel
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Diary, email, travel and meeting coordination for the Managing Director
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General executive and administrative support as required
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You won't initially be expected to independently close major consulting or representation agreements.
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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.
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Who We're Looking For
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We're looking for someone who combines excellent organisation with genuine commercial instinct.
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You may currently be an Executive Assistant, Business Development Coordinator, Account Executive, Sales Coordinator, Partnerships Coordinator or similar professional looking for a flexible role with considerable scope to grow.
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Ideally, you'll bring:
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Strong understanding of U.S. business culture and the American market
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Strong understanding of Australian Government in particular at the Federal level
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Confidence communicating with senior executives
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Strong research and analytical skills
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Experience with LinkedIn, prospect research and CRM systems
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The ability to turn research into actionable business opportunities
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Exceptional organisation and follow-through




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Confidence working independently
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A professional and polished communication style
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A proactive, commercially minded approach
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An interest in international business, government, defence, trade or market entry
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Experience in business development, professional services, defence industry, government, international trade or executive support would be advantageous.
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The Opportunity
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This is an opportunity to join USAPAC at an early stage of its international growth.
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You'll work directly with the Managing Director and have significant visibility across the business rather than being confined to traditional administrative duties.
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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.
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What We Offer
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$40–$50 per hour + super
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***** hours per week initially
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Additional incentives for self-originated opportunities that become signed USAPAC clients
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Adaptable working arrangements primarily between our Margate office, meetings as required and home.
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Laptop and business phone provided
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Flexible scheduling around agreed business requirements
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Direct exposure to international business development
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Opportunity to participate in U.S.–Australia business activity
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Potential to increase hours and responsibility as the business grows
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Location
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Our office is based in Margate on the Redcliffe Peninsula, approximately 30km north of Brisbane CBD.
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The position is hybrid and flexible, so applicants from Redcliffe, North Lakes, Moreton Bay and Brisbane's northern suburbs are particularly well positioned.
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