Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Main purpose of job:
This is an exciting time to join the Department for International Trade (DIT) in Australia. The work we do has a real impact on jobs and growth across the United Kingdom and Australia. Our mission is to help businesses export, drive inward and outward investment, negotiate market access and trade deals, and to champion free trade. We are an international department based in 108 countries, and we work closely with our colleagues worldwide.
The DIT Australia has a vacancy for a Stakeholder Engagement and British Business Network (BBN) Manager. The British Business Network is the DIT’s professional diaspora, which seeks to support the DIT teams to increase trade and investment relations between Australia and the UK. This role will be responsible for managing BBN membership, which consists of over 500 members across Australia, to ensure the Network adds value to and supports the work of the DIT ANZ Network.
This role sits within the Performance and Delivery Team and is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic growth and engagement plan for the future direction of the BBN, as well as a communication strategy for Network members and staff. The BBN Manager is also responsible for the successful management of Network events and will be required to support wider DIT and FCDO activities, including (but not limited to) inward Trade Missions, Ministerial visits and VIP visits. They will be required to manage an up to date membership database and grow and maintain a quality and valuable membership base.
A large part of the role will be around mapping stakeholders in business, government and regulatory organisations and developing strategic engagement plans in accordance with the overarching DIT Country Business Plan. This will involve working closely with colleagues across the Australian and New Zealand network as well as teams across Asia Pacific, ensuring strong collaboration and communication with the FCDO Prosperity teams.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
- Working collaboratively with Trade and Investment Sector Teams in Australia and New Zealand to add value to the work of the DIT ANZ Network, including responding to customer enquiries and supporting wider DIT and FCDO activity.
- Stakeholder mapping, strategy and engagement across government, business and regulatory organisations; delivery of workshops, roundtables and forum discussions to support the UK/Aus Free Trade Agreement.
- Event management of BBN events around Australia, including launch events, roundtables, seminars and large scale events and working with teams at post to manage logistical requirements.
- Proficiently use Aventri to issue invitations and manage responses.
- Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date membership database, using appropriate CRM systems.
- Collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Team to develop relevant BBN marketing material, case studies and good news stories. Responsible for BBN social media accounts, including LinkedIn and newsletters.
- High level logistical support for Ministerial and VIP visits.
- Support the Prosperity Teams in Australia on the UK’s Trade Policy Agenda, including COP26 and Race to Zero by identifying and engaging with relevant stakeholders and industry bodies.
- Support the COP26 APAC agenda working with colleagues in the APAC region to promote and amplify UK messaging.
- Develop and maintain strategic growth plan and communication plan, including writing and distributing monthly BBN newsletter and updates.
- Engage in strong stakeholder engagement to meet with prospective and existing BBN members to develop and grow a quality Network.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
No direct line management responsibility. Management of BBN budget, expenditure and resources.
Essential on arrival:
- The successful candidate will demonstrate capacity to work effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders to deliver results that benefit the UK economy.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to appropriately adapt communication style according to audience.
- The successful candidate will possess the ability to work collaboratively within a cross-sectorial and geographical dispersed team as well as autonomously to manage expectations, contribute to achieving DIT and wider FCDO objectives.
- The ability to prioritise workloads effectively, manage competing priorities, self-manage and deliver results under pressure.
- Previous event management experience is essential as well as experience with resource management.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
- Experience working with member-based associations and CRM systems is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience with strategic business development.
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
25 August 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
38
Asia Pacific
Australia
Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
British Consulate General
1
AUD 77,739 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
1 October 2021
Salary is at AUD 77,739 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
This successful candidate will be required to travel interstate and internationally occasionally.
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 High Commission’s activities. The 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.
Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Australia and candidates with local permit/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 High Commission 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.
Working patterns:
The British Consulate-General supports flexible working. Work outside of core hours may sometimes be required.
The British Consulate-General is a dynamic, supportive environment and there will be opportunities to be involved in the wider work of the mission.
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.
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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