Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Director 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 Director, 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.

Reporting to the General Manager, Queensland Operations, you will be a trusted strategic partner, organisational improvement leader and operational manager within the Queensland Operations Division.

Working closely with the General Manager and Queensland Operations Leadership Team, you will exercise significant judgement and autonomy in translating strategic priorities and organisational insights into practical programs that improve client impact, employee engagement, operational effectiveness and divisional performance.

You will be accountable for the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of TIQ’s client engagement strategy and framework, including its operating model, governance and organisational adoption.

You will also lead the Directorate team responsible for business operations, governance, planning, stakeholder relationships and ministerial correspondence, ensuring these functions support the strategic priorities and effective operation of Queensland Operations.





Based in Brisbane, here’s what your role will involve:

- Leading organisational improvement and transformation: Partner with the General Manager to identify improvement opportunities; design and deliver transformation initiatives; facilitate planning and improvement workshops; establish governance and reporting; monitor outcomes and advantages realisation.
- Acting as trusted strategic advisor and implementation partner. Provide analysis and advice, coordinate delivery of strategic priorities, support decision-making and build alignment across Queensland Operations.
- Driving divisional performance and business planning: Lead business planning, KPI monitoring, reporting, performance analysis, budgeting support and accountability frameworks.
- Leading strategic programmes and initiatives: Manage complex cross-functional programmes, governance, risks, milestones, stakeholder engagement and delivery outcomes.
- Leading client engagement capability and CRM business advice: Act as CRM Business Owner and maintain the client engagement strategy, operating model and adoption framework.
- Building a high-performing Directorate: Lead, coach and develop the team while fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Strengthening organisational governance and collaboration: Lead governance processes, executive reporting, ministerial briefings, risk management and stakeholder relationship planning for Queensland Operations.

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:

Working in partnership with the General Manager and Queensland Operations Leadership Team, you will play a key role in improving organisational performance, strengthening client impact and building organisational capability across the division. You will provide leadership and coordination across a broad portfolio of strategic, operational and improvement initiatives, translating priorities into practical actions and measurable outcomes.





Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Leading organisational improvement and transformation: Partner with the General Manager to identify improvement opportunities; design and deliver transformation initiatives; facilitate planning and improvement workshops; establish governance and reporting; monitor outcomes and benefits realisation.
- Acting as trusted strategic advisor and implementation partner. Provide analysis and advice, coordinate delivery of strategic priorities, support decision-making and build alignment across Queensland Operations.
- Driving divisional performance and business planning: Lead business planning, KPI monitoring, reporting, performance analysis, budgeting support and accountability frameworks.
- Leading strategic programmes and initiatives: Manage complex cross-functional programmes, governance, risks, milestones, stakeholder engagement and delivery outcomes.
- Leading client engagement capability and CRM business advice: Act as CRM Business Owner and maintain the client engagement strategy, operating model and adoption framework.
- Building a high-performing Directorate: Lead, coach and develop the team while fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Strengthening organisational governance and collaboration: Lead governance processes, executive reporting, ministerial briefings, risk management and stakeholder relationship planning for Queensland Operations.

Help us shape an even better state.

Are you ready to contribute to something that really matters?

To apply for this role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above, and you will be able to review the role profile and apply. Otherwise, you can see more of our current opportunities and submit your application on SmartJobs.

Applications close [insert closing date].

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

- Flexible working arrangements.
- Our wellbeing program.
- 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.
- Engaging office environment centrally located in Brisbane CBD, close to shopping, eating precincts and public transport (Brisbane based).
- 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.

📌 Director (Brisbane City)
🏢 Trade and Investment Queensland
📍 Brisbane City