Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You. Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Senior Trade and 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 chance: 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 Senior Trade and 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. Situated within TIQ’s Advisory Services and Regions, Queensland Operations, the Regional Network team plays a key role in enabling TIQ to fulfil its objectives in line with TIQ Strategic and Business Plans. This is achieved by being the peak unit for the marketing and promotion of the State’s regional resources. Distributed across eight regional centres throughout Queensland, the team contributes to the economic growth within Queensland by assisting local businesses to develop and extend exports, as well as increasing the number of investment ready projects across the regions. Based in Mackay, here’s what your role will involve:
• Experience in a trade and investment related role, with the ability to identify investment and export opportunities for Queensland.
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects and provide quality business support services to achieve outcomes across a diverse environment.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with a variety of stakeholders including across cultures and with both private and public sector organisations including clients,



client representative groups, Ministers, the TIQ Board and TIQ senior management.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen to manage complex problems and develop effective solutions. 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: As a Senior 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. To be successful in this role, some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide high quality and practical export advice to businesses using your experience and the networks available to you, to assist Queensland companies succeed in export markets
• Facilitate Regional visit programs for visiting delegations, dignitaries and key stakeholders to showcase key regional opportunities and achievements.
• 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.
• Coordinate and manage projects and engage with investment clients to enhance collaboration and a pipeline of opportunities, that assist with the investment component actions of the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy. This includes partnering with other business units within TIQ to assist with profiling Queensland globally as the perfect place to invest.
• Contribute to the delivery of regional network new initiatives, projects, grants programs and events by providing support and assistance to achieve outcomes including, planning, monitoring, managing and facilitating as required.
• Research and analyse regional export (business and industry) opportunities as needed,



developing planning activities and strategies to deliver on regional and state-wide trade and investment priorities.
• 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 management.
• Contribute to 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.
• Assist in facilitating 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 Manager to achieve regional outcomes and contribute to TIQ’s regional network yearly planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide a high level of service and support to clients and stakeholders ensuring needs are met.
• Identify innovative solutions to issues and contribute to the improvement of the team’s processes and procedures.
• Provide a variety of business support services to the Director, Regional Network and team located across the regions, including preparing and distributing reports, travel arrangements, financial reconciliation and other administrative duties.
• Work across the regional network to develop and deliver business outcomes where there is a need to meet higher demands and services, including backfilling other regions where required. This role may require additional duties to be completed as directed 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 12 November. 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.

📌 Senior Trade and Investment Officer (Mackay)
🏢 Trade and Investment Queensland
📍 Mackay