To apply for this position, you must apply via this link:
https://austradejobs.nga.net.au/?jati=13A6916C-45FF-D656-2123-D2314AEDD0F9
The role:
The Business Development Manager is based in Austrade’s Office at the Australian High Commission in Singapore, is a key business development role to assist in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), as well as supporting the ACT’s trade and export initiatives and programmes.
You will be required to target priority sectors outlined in the ACT’s International Engagement Strategy and Business Development Strategies with a focus on Singapore and the surrounding Southeast Asia region.
Duties include
• Proactively identify, target and work closely with potential investors in Singapore and the Southeast Asia region to secure new FDI for the ACT. This will involve the mapping of potential investors based on ACT opportunities, research and presentation of tailored information on industry capability and articulating the commercial benefits of investing in Australia.
• Work collaboratively with the ACT Trade Start advisor to support and enable trade export queries and opportunities aligned with the development of a freight hub in the ACT, as well as working in collaboration with the Canberra Airport.
• Represent the ACT by delivering compelling presentations at business events and in CEO level meetings to promote the advantages of the ACT as a location for investment and trade partnerships.
• Apply strategic and analytical thought to identify and report issues or barriers to investing in the ACT and to propose innovative solutions which will achieve results.
• Develop and maintain extensive senior level business and industry networks in Singapore, the Southeast Asia region and the ACT. This will include other academic, scientific institutions and industry and regional associations as well as business organisations.
• Implement a communications and media strategy to address key issues and to facilitate consistent messaging about the ACT’s investment and trade potential.
• Support the implementation of the ACT International Engagement Strategy, including on trade and export, trade missions, delegations and ministerial visits.
• Actively apply Austrade business practices and maintain accuracy of information in all Austrade Business Systems to deliver accurate and timely report and effective relationship management.
• Contribute to knowledge creation within Austrade, by adopting information practices, sharing knowledge and information and by embracing best practice and development opportunities.
For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack.
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:
• Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in Singapore, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in Singapore at the time of appointment, noting Austrade are unable to sponsor a work pass application.
• Language - the successful candidate must be an initiative-taking team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the role.
Closing date
Applications close Sunday, 26 November 2023 at 11:30pm (Singapore local time).
This is a locally-engaged position governed by Austrade’s Overseas Engaged Employees terms and conditions of employment and Singapore labour law. Candidates must currently have the right to live and legally work in Singapore. Austrade will not be able to provide any sponsorship letter nor be involved in the work visa application process.
Only candidates who complete their application in Austrade’s online recruitment system will be considered. Email applications can not be accepted.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to each applicant. We endeavour to respond to applicants of interest within a period of three weeks from the application closing date. If you are not requested to attend an interview, please assume that your application has not been successful.
