Investment and Trade Commissioner - Americas
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Position Number: JTS23028
Unit/Division: Strategy and International Engagement Group -> Overseas Offices
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Initially Perth, with deployment to Austin, United States
Closing Date: 2024-10-01 12:00 PM
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI):
Drives the creation of local jobs and a stronger, more diverse Western Australian economy.
Delivers WA Government initiatives that support the full spectrum of economic activity in WA, from large-scale mining and industrial operations to innovative start-ups and small to medium businesses across the state.
Promotes the state nationally and internationally to increase trade and attract investment and encourage visitors and students to consider WA as their destination of choice.
Fosters our science, research and innovation sectors to build a technologically advanced and prosperous future for all Western Australians.
Our visionA strong, diverse and sustainable economy that delivers local jobs and advances WA as a global destination.Our missionTo promote WA and advance diversification and growth of the State's economy.
What is the role?
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is Western Australia's (WA) lead agency for economic development, international trade and investment, and tourism. It also leads the promotion and development of the defence, international education, science, and innovation sectors.
The Department is seeking an Investment and Trade Commissioner for the Americas region to be based in Austin, United States. This role will be offered for 3 years with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will commence their role in Perth and be deployed overseas after an initial induction period.
In this role, you will be responsible for engaging with senior government and industry stakeholders to grow and diversify Western Australia's trade and investment relationships within the Americas region. You will lead and manage the Invest and Trade Western Australia Team in the Americas, provide strategic leadership and advice to the Western Australian Government to grow the State's economic relationships, and develop and implement significant investment and trade programs aligned with the State's priority sectors.
We are seeking a candidate with a strong working knowledge of international markets and business trends relevant to the Americas region and in-depth knowledge of the State's priority sectors, economic profile and market opportunities relevant to the region.
The candidate will also have a proven track record as a senior leader with experience in leading a successful team to achieve performance targets and organisational objectives as well as a demonstrated capability to effectively represent the Department and the Western Australian Government in a range of high level corporate and government settings both offshore and in Australia.
Successful candidates will be supported with an on-boarding program including engagement with Western Australian industry and public sector agencies, Departmental briefings, and cultural and language training (where necessary).
How to apply:
All applications are submitted online. Select 'Apply for Job', located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions. You will need to provide:
A covering letter (up to three (3) pages) demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the job requirements and capabilities described in the JDF, and your vision for the role;
A comprehensive CV (four pages maximum) which includes the names of two (2) referees, preferably one of which is your current line manager.
Applicants need to apply online. To avoid last minute systems issues, please submit your application well before the closing time.
Additional job information
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies within 12 months from this process finishing.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance and complete a Conflict-of-Interest Declaration and a Declaration of Outside Interests prior to commencement. Some positions may require an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 1 October 2024 at 12.00pm (AWST)
Lodgement is system generated, and any submissions made on or after 12.00pm will not be accepted.
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