The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is the Australian government agency responsible for trade promotion and investment attraction globally.
Austrade's Global Engagement Advisers (GEAs) work with the onshore Trade team, overseas Posts across 50+ markets and external partners to deliver initiatives that help Australian businesses to grow and diversify their exports. GEAs provide the Trade team with skilled support to deliver against Austrade's Trade strategy including by managing projects, conducting research, coordinating events, liaising with government and industry stakeholders and contributing to marketing and communications activities.
We are seeking three enthusiastic, proactive and passionate individuals with 3-5 years of experience in business development, international business, project management, marketing and communications, industry or government roles. Knowledge about the AgriFood, Energy, Infrastructure or Green Economy sectors would be highly regarded. Suitable applicants should be able to work well both independently, and as part of a team, to deliver against organisational and program objectives.
The key duties of the position include
Work with experts across Austrade, and its partners, to contribute to programs and initiatives that help Australian businesses to grow and diversify their exports including by;
- Working with Austrade's overseas Posts to coordinate delivery of events, both in Australia and internationally;
- Assisting to deliver programs for international buyers visiting Australia;
- Establishing and maintaining relationships within Austrade and its stakeholders that contribute to the effective delivery of work objectives;
- Contributing to marketing and communications activities, including capturing success stories and preparing social media posts;
- Conducting research and working with overseas Posts to capture and report on market and industry trends that are creating opportunities for Australian exporters;
- Maintaining client records in Austrade's CRM system and other software as relevant;
- Contributing to business reporting and governance activities.
📌 Global Engagement Advisor
🏢 APS
📍 Adelaide