Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Principal Trade & Investment Officer and be part of the global team that contributes to connecting Queensland to the world.

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique – we elevate Queensland on a global scale, and we’re doing it one business and one person at a time.

Why Trade and Investment Queensland?

There’s a lot to love about a career with TIQ. But our people say there are four key things that make this a career like no other:

- Connect people with opportunity : You’ll build relationships with real people and great businesses, creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
- Move Queensland forward : You’ll help make Queensland’s future even better by doing innovative work alongside passionate people.
- Forge a purposeful career : You’ll shape a progressive career working on some of the most exciting and large-scale global export and investment projects.
- Shape and share in our future : You’ll make a positive impact through your unique skills and experience, making TIQ a place where everyone can thrive.

Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from our employees around the globe about why they choose to work with us. Trade and Investment Queensland: Life | LinkedIn

The opportunity and your impact

As our highly valued Principal Trade & Investment Officer, you will contribute to ensuring a bright future for Queensland, Australia and our global partners. You will do this with people who want you to grow and progress.

As a Principal Trade and Investment Officer, you’ll develop innovative plans for interesting projects as you grow your skills every day. And you’ll do it with people who you’re proud to work with and want you to thrive.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Provide high quality and practical export advice to businesses using your own experience and the networks available to you, to assist Queensland companies succeed in export markets




- Research and analyse regional export (business and industry)
- opportunities, identifying niche markets across the world, and develop strategies and activities to deliver on regional and state-wide trade and investment priorities.
- Develop and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders in Queensland across the sector and industry, as well as local, state and federal agencies, to build commitment to long term growth. Leverage these relationships to co-develop and deliver industry and market development opportunities.
- Represent TIQ on inter-departmental, national and industry committees and present and participate in key government and business forums to identify investment and export opportunities.
- Liaise with TIQ’s overseas and Queensland-based stakeholders to examine the supply and demand for various products and services in other countries and major regions to identify trade and investment opportunities within your region.
- Provide and update opportunity-specific information using TIQ’s CRM and other protocols to enable effective delivery of TIQ’s programs, initiatives and services, and regularly reporting business outcomes to senior management.
- Prepare policy papers, briefs and reports regarding investment and export opportunities, including potential issues and concern for Queensland exporters. Provide recommended solutions to proactively resolve arising matters.
- Implement State and where relevant, Australian Government trade and investment programs and initiatives in the region, including the tailoring of key messages for the regional audience.
- Work with the Director to achieve regional outcomes and contribute to TIQ’s regional network yearly planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.




- Support the wider TIQ regional network team in fostering an environment that values performance, customer service, continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of high-quality services.
- Facilitate Regional visit programs for visiting delegations, dignitaries and key stakeholders to showcase key regional opportunities and achievements.

This role may require additional duties to be completed as directed.

How you’ll shape the future

Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we’re looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo and keep connecting TIQ’s people and culture so that together, we can thrive . We would love you to have:

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the formulation of strategic priorities then support these with purposeful and systematic actions.
- Extensive experience in a trade and investment related role, with the ability to identify investment and export opportunities for Queensland. Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and implement change in a client facing workplace.
- High level analytical skills and business acumen to manage complex problems and develop effective solutions.
- Possess excellent communication and negotiation skills and has a high level of resilience while operating in a high-pressured environment with competing priorities.

Help us shape an even better state.

Are you ready to contribute to something that really matters?

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, such as:

- Flexible working arrangements.
- Benefits that put you at the centre, such as our wellbeing programs.
- Social clubs and corporate events that connect you with work colleagues.
- Shape your future through professional development opportunities.

Trade and Investment Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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