Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

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

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As Manager, Northern, you will lead regional trade and investment service delivery across Northern Queensland, connect clients with TIQ’s domestic and international network, and support a capable, collaborative and outcomes-focused team. Based in Townsville, here’s what your role will involve:

- High-level trade and investment facilitation experience, with the ability to navigate complex regional,



government and commercial environments to achieve practical outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership and people-management capability, including building team performance, developing staff and fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
- Strong project, client and pipeline management skills, with experience delivering measurable trade, investment or economic development outcomes.
- Proven stakeholder engagement capability and the ability to build trusted relationships across business, industry, government and diverse communities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and judgement, with resilience and sound prioritisation in a rapid-paced environment.

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. Some of your responsibilities will include:

- Provide collective leadership to develop a high-performing regional team, strengthening capability, ethical practice, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive trade and investment outcomes across northern Queensland and contribute to the operational and administrative management of the regional network.
- Manage priority client and sector pipelines to achieve agreed KPIs,



maintain service quality and identify future export and investment opportunities.
- Use TIQ’s CRM and digital tools to record activity, monitor performance and provide accurate reporting to senior management and executives.
- Provide expert advice on regional trade and investment issues, opportunities and risks, and develop practical solutions with clients and partners.
- Initiate and deliver projects aligned with TIQ and Queensland Government priorities, including investment attraction, export capability and market development initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality briefs, reports and submissions, and support planning, budgeting, forecasting and quarterly reporting processes.
- Build effective relationships across industry, government and TIQ’s international network, representing TIQ at relevant forums and committees.

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 20 November 2026.

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

- Versatile 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 career 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.

📌 Manager, Northern (Townsville)
🏢 Trade and Investment Queensland
📍 Townsville