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.
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.
In Australia we have signed an Agreement in Principle (AIP) for our Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This is a momentous occasion as these FTAs are our first ‘new’ Trade agreements that the UK will sign since leaving the European Union. These ambitious FTAs present a unique opportunity in our bi-lateral relationships with both Australia and New Zealand to build broader and deeper economic ties. Working across the ANZ network with businesses and stakeholders, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring that we are optimising the opportunities that the FTAs present.
This key role will see you working directly to the FTA Programme Manager as part of a small, dynamic team leading the high profile FTA programme work across ANZ.
You will assist UK companies with Australian trade and export ambitions with support on information about the market, business set up assistance, sector information and expansion support to high growth business who will benefit from the FTA.
You will also provide support to the Programme Manager, providing them with general administration, marketing and event support and form part of a wider UK network at the British Consulates and the British High Commission in Canberra.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
This exciting and engaging role will work with UK companies exporting to Australia who respond to opportunities arising from the FTA.
You will work with each company to assess their suitability for UK government support then assist them on the ground in Australia. This will be achieved through account management, project management, relationship management, research and administration of the Department’s data needs.
Essential to the role will be the ability to communicate information and materials to each company and promote the benefits of the FTA in Australia. The role requires collaboration through a virtual team structure in Australia’s wide network (colleagues are located in Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane), working with UK-based sector team colleagues, UK regional team colleagues.
The jobholder will work directly to the Programme Manager to provide administrative support, event management and assistance with marketing and comms. You will be supporting the FTA delivery plan working across the network, the marketing and communications team, and the wider regional APAC team where appropriate and required.
The role will also require event planning, management and attendance, and will require the ability to communicate effectively. An ability to network, establish strong relationships within the ANZ business community, and other industry multipliers to actively support and leverage outcomes will be viewed favourably.
The role will include opportunities for learning and development.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
N/A
Essential on arrival:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate field
- A minimum of one years’ work experience in business, ideally in an international & B2B context, business development or market research.
- Strong inter-personal, networking, presentation and communication skills
- Strong research and analytical skills with capacity to collate and synthesis information from a wide variety of sources and tailor information to diverse audiences
- Good knowledge of the Australian business environment
- Ability to deliver to ambitious targets and outcomes
- Proactive and enthusiastic with a self-starter mind-set
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- High level organisational skills and ability to work at pace under pressure to achieve results
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
- Some knowledge of the UK’s business environment, and some regional centres of the UK.
- Some knowledge of the processes involved in overseas company expansions (foreign direct investment and international trade (exports)).
- Competency and experience with Microsoft Teams
- Experience with research intelligence tools, such as IBISWorld and customer relations management systems
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
26 December 2021
A2 (L)
Fixed Term, Full-time
38
18 months
Asia Pacific
Australia
Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
British Consulate General
1
AUD
AUD 66,921 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
1 February 2022
Salary is at AUD 66,921 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
This position is being advertised as a 18 months fixed term position in Australia, and will be extended subject to performance and availability of funding.
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 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 Consulate-General 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:
Full time employment (38 hrs), with occasional out of working hours for events and travel.
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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