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The most prominent roles for Austrade staff based internationally are appointments as Trade Commissioners at various levels of seniority in over 40 locations around the world.
These appointments are designated security assessed positions; successful candidates must be Australian citizens and will be subject to a national security assessment.
Trade Commissioners appointments to a particular location are generally of 4 years duration.
What is a Trade Commissioner?
Trade Commissioner and Senior Trade Commissioners
The Role – These high profile roles will see you represent Australia and Austrade in the relevant location to:
- optimise existing and establish new business networks
- support Australian businesses and industry to identify and take advantage of trade opportunities and investment flows within the region
- attract productive foreign direct investment into Australia
These positions are also responsible for providing (or supporting) the overall leadership and daily management of the relevant post, including locally engaged staff.
Skills/Experience Required – You will need to have demonstrated experience and knowledge of:
- Australian business capability across many sectors
- The factors and decisions that are relevant to business development, growth and investment and how deals are structured and successfully executed/implemented
- Government practices and policies relevant to trade and investment, including relevant assistance programs for Australian business.
Importantly, you will have the ability to provide leadership and effectively manage or support the management of a Post, and at times, staff servicing markets in local regions, a commitment to providing exceptional client service and delivery of successful outcomes.
You should have a demonstrated record of successful achievement in international business development, you must possess the highest level of ethical and business behaviour to be a representative of Austrade and Australia.
Remuneration/Conditions
Remuneration packages and benefits are advertised at the time of recruiting for the role. Other benefits & conditions are discussed with the successful candidate (such as education for dependents etc).
Recruitment Process/Timing
The recruitment process is conducted well in advance of the due date of the posting, to allow time for the necessary pre posting requirements and administration. An indicative timing of overseas assignments (subject to change) can be accessed via the link below.
Consul General Appointments
It is important to note that depending on location, the Trade Commissioner/Senior Trade Commissioner may also hold the appointment of Consul General.
In the role of Consul General you are the key Australian Government representative in the location, and fulfil the Head of Mission role, manage passport, consular services and immigration tasks and provide assistance to Australian citizens, who may be in distress.
This may include visiting and representing Australians in jail, or managing outcomes affecting Australians during natural disasters such as Cyclone Katrina, or the Aceh Tsunami.
To perform well in these appointments, you need to demonstrate resilience and empathy in difficult situations.
For further assistance please contact our Recruitment Manager on (02) 6201 7431 or if you experience any difficulties using the application system, please contact our Recruitment Officer on (02) 6201 7331.
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