You must apply this position via the link below:
Austrade - South Australian Regional Director (nga.net.au)
The role:
This position, based at 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 South Australia, as well as supporting the South Australia’s trade and export initiatives and programmes.
You will be required to target priority sectors outlined in South Australia’s International Engagement Strategy and Business Development Strategies with a focus on Singapore and the Southeast Asia region.
Duties include
• Lead South Australia’s trade and investment engagement with Singapore and South-East Asia, including coordination of the state’s resources across the region.
• Proactively identify, target and work closely with potential investors in Singapore and the Southeast Asia region to secure new FDI for South Australia. This will involve the mapping of potential investors based on South Australia’s opportunities, research and presentation of tailored information on industry capability and articulating the commercial benefits of investing in Australia.
• Work collaboratively with South Australia-based export advisors and industry partners to support market entry and growth in Southeast Asia for South Australian food, wine, technology and services exporters.
• Represent South Australia by delivering compelling presentations at business events and in CEO level meetings to promote the advantages of South Australia as a location for investment and trade partnerships.
• Apply strategic and analytical thought to identify and report issues or barries to investing in South Australia 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 South Australia. 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 South Australia’s investment and trade potential.
• Support the implementation of South Australia’s 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 is unable to sponsor a work pass application.
• 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, 10 March 2024 (Singapore local time).
