Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Main purpose of job:
UK Defence and Security Exports is part of the Department for International Trade. It supports the UK’s defence and security industry to export, fosters industrial partnerships and encourages investment in the UK.
The UK Defence and Security Exports team in Australia is responsible for the Australian and New Zealand markets, and covers the specialist defence, cyber, civil security and policing, space and aerospace markets.
The role holder will have lead responsibility for four sectors – defence (but not high value campaigns), defence infrastructure, defence industrial partnering and aerospace.
Within these sectors they will proactively identify export and industrial partnering opportunities, and will support UK companies to commercial success.
The role holder will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. They will be able to proactively build trusted and impactful relationships with multiple stakeholders across government and within industry. They will be a confident communicator capable of exercising judgement and discretion with commercial in confidence data.
They will have commercial acumen, and will be able to quickly understand which opportunities offer value to UK companies, and will be confident using data to quickly and effectively prioritise their work.
They will be an effective team member, with a strong sense of collaboration and ability to bring diverse groups together. They will also be able to operate autonomously and will have a strong degree of ownership of their sectors.
Previous experience of trade, infrastructure or defence capability is preferable, but not necessary.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
- Identify and build the team’s insight into defence, defence infrastructure, defence industrial partnering and aerospace export and investment opportunities in Australia and New Zealand.
- Provide tailored advice to UK companies at a senior level.
- Build trusted and impactful cross-Government, industry, trade body and broader eco-system networks across the UK, Australia and New Zealand that support the HM Government’s trade objectives.
- Support the delivery of events, trade missions and senior visits. Including the Avalon airshow, Land Forces trade show, and Indo-Pacific trade show, plus large set piece cross Government events (eg Ministerial and senior official visits).
- Collaborate across the mission to deliver business objectives.
Please note that the role holders’ job specification may be subject to change in line with evolving business priorities.
For additional information on the role please contact:
Sam Webb – First Secretary Defence and Security – Australia and New Zealand
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Management of a small travel and events budget.
Essential on arrival:
- Self-Starter – must be able to work at a high level of intensity on own initiative using judgement, strong problem solving skills, and displaying resilience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to work closely with team leaders and help senior management drive accountability, deal with any difficult situations with tact and diplomacy and a high degree of confidentiality when required to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Must be confident in dealing with business, senior figures, Ministers and VVIPs and their offices.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
- Commercial experience.
- Defence industry or capability experience.
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
11 November 2021
B3 (L)
Fixed Term, Full-time
38 conditioned hours per week, net of lunch
18 months
Asia Pacific
Australia
Canberra, Sydney
British High Commission
1
AUD
AUD 77,739 + 11% superannuation and annual leave loading
17 January 2022
1 July 2023
This position is being advertised as a 18 months fixed-term position (until 01 July 2023), and will be extended subject to performance and availability of funding.
Salary is at AUD 77,739 + 11% superannuation and annual leave loading.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The Australia network offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training as necessary and broader learning linked to the FCDO Diplomatic Academy. There are opportunities to job-shadow other staff, and the successful applicant will be encouraged to take part in broader British Consulate-General/British High Commission‘s activities. The British Consulate-General/British High Commission is committed to providing all staff with learning and development (L&D) opportunities and we will work with you to develop your own L&D plan.
Appointment is subject to an AFP records check and UK security clearance.
Due to the security clearance level required for this position, this vacancy is only open to Australian, American, British, Canadian and New Zealand citizens, with an existing right to work in Australia.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Consulate are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to Australia local employment law.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and building a culturally diverse workplace. We actively encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our culture of inclusion is underpinned by our excellent staff networks which cover disability, faith and belief, gender equality, social mobility, age, race, LGBT+, and how to be an ally.
Working patterns:
There will be a requirement for domestic and international travel as appropriate.
Due to time differences and the nature of the role there will be some calls and work outside of core office hours.
The British High Commission supports flexible and remote working for all its employees. A flexible working culture is encouraged by senior leadership however please note, remote working may not be suitable for all roles or business areas. Any flexible and / or remote working arrangement should be agreed with the employee’s line manager.
Your application must be submitted before 23:55 AEST-Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC/ GMT +10) on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”
Applications must include a current CV.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core competencies listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
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