BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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The role:

The Southeast Asia Business Exchange (SEABX) initiative was announced by the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, at the ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum in Jakarta on 6 September as part of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. The strategy, developed by Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Mr Nicholas Moore AO, sets out a practical pathway to increase Australia’s two-way trade and investment with Southeast Asia.

SEABX will help Australian businesses amplify their trade growth in the region.

As part of the SEABX program, Austrade is looking for an experienced Business Development Director (BDD) to join the team in Singapore. The SEABX BDD will work with colleagues in Singapore, Australia, and across the region to:

• Drive awareness amongst Australian businesses of the opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry bodies, business councils, and chambers.
• Lead or support large, impactful trade missions to Singapore and work with teams in Australia to recruit suitable Australian businesses.
• Perform and coordinate aftercare services for participants in business missions in collaboration with our regional network.
• Work with the team in Australia to connect with the Southeast Asian business community in Australia.

Duties include:

• Implement SEABX strategies in Singapore across priority sectors by developing and managing relevant initiatives including missions and business-matching activities.
• Work with existing BDMs responsible for green economy, health and medtech, and digital technologies to advance Australian market priorities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with Australian and Singaporean businesses and other stakeholders.
• Deliver high quality and professional services to eligible Australian businesses including Austrade’s market-specific advice, connection, and support services.
• Undertake market research and analysis to identify market trends for existing and emerging business opportunities for Australian companies across industry sectors.
• Work collaboratively within the Austrade network to contribute to service delivery and achieve trade outcomes and uphold the Australian Public Service (APS) Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct and Work Health & Safety (WHS) principles.

For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack. If you are having any issues with viewing the pack, please try using a different browser or email [email protected]

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 the time of appointment.
• Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated 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 at 11:30pm, Sunday 25 February 2024, (Singapore time).