3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.As a Trade Manager, Defence, you will be reporting to the Lead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing, within the Trade Branch.
The position will be responsible for delivery of Advanced Manufacturing trade initiatives.You will enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the group, including delivery of key programs to assist businesses access export opportunities, provide expert advice and analysis to high-level stakeholders and represent Global Victoria in a variety of forums, both internal and external.You will work effectively as a member of the Global Victoria team, including engaging with staff overseas in the international network of 23 Victorian Trade and Investment offices.
The engagement will broaden to include other stakeholders within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) and other branches within the Victorian Government.
The role provides a great opportunity to leverage existing, or further develop, Government networks.About YouUse your extensive knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing sectors to achieve the objectives of the branch, and a proven track record in delivering trade outcomes pertinent to this role.You will continue to develop your excellent interpersonal skills, including analytical, networking and communication skills, demonstrating this from the provision of sector intelligence to a wide range of audiences in previous roles.
Key Selection Criteria
Extensive knowledge of and experience in the Advanced Manufacturing sectors, with a track record in delivering trade outcomes.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, networking and communication skills, including demonstrated experience in the provision of sector intelligence to a wide range of audiences.
Stakeholder Management: Identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses to build mutually beneficial partnerships; Identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; Uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved; Finds innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.
Leadership: Works collaboratively; Builds team commitment by demonstrating personal conviction; Translates organisational strategy into meaningful long-term plans and objectives for own area of responsibility; Motivates others to deliver against goals.
Planning and Organising: Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; Establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; Recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them.
The Team
This position sits within the Trade Branch of Global Victoria which also includes Global Engagement and International Education. The Trade team supports Victorian businesses to access global markets. This includes leading on trade strategy, policy, insights, and improving market access for Victorian firms. The team provides support for identified priority exporters including facilitation and advice services; developing export capability; delivering a strategic program of inward and outbound missions, including conferences, expos and events and directs trade activities delivered by the network of 23 Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) offices overseas.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Hui on or George Di Scala on.
Please click the link below to apply. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close at 23:59 pm on 27 November. To learn more and to apply, copy and paste the URL link below:
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