Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
About the 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.
We are looking for a talented, self-starter to lead the high profile FTA programme work across ANZ. This role reports into the Consul General Sydney/ Deputy Trade Commissioner but will work closely across DIT teams in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region, our Canberra based trade policy team and communications team along with UK Headquarter colleagues.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
Strategic Leadership
- Leading the strategic roll out of the of the FTA campaigns across Australia and New Zealand.Ensure the associated activities delivered by teams achieve desired outcomes and outputs and realise the required benefits.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of delivery of the campaign across Australia and New Zealand.
- The job holder will need to have exceptionally strong leadership and management skills; leading projects and inspiring colleagues to deliver to a high standard. Confidence in reporting at senior ministerial level.
- Empowering the wider DIT Team to think creatively and develop innovative approaches that support them to deliver a quality campaign
- Confident in communicating (both written and spoken) with ministers and other seniors
Programme Management
- Providing effective leadership and management controls to deliver successful FTA campaigns.
- Planning
- In collaboration with stakeholders leads on design and delivery of effective transition between campaign phases – Agreement in Principle/ Signing/ Ratification/ Activation.
- Setting up appropriate PMO mechanisms for delivery, reporting and evaluation of the FTAs in market.
- Proactively monitoring progress, identifying risks and resolving issues.
- Defining governance arrangements
Relationship Management
- Ability to collaborate with a complex group of internal and external stakeholders and achieve shared objectives.
- Building and maintaining strong strategic relationships at senior levels across government and within the business community.
- Managing and influencing multiple stakeholder groups.
General
- Make a demonstrable contribution to the corporate agenda of the British Consulate and the whole UK Government Australian network.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Line Management to be determined. Management of personal expenditure and sector resources.
Essential on arrival:
- Evidence of success in a leadership role, providing strategic prioritisation and clear evidence of empowering others to achieve organisational goals.
- The ability to work flexibly and at pace and to make sound decisions in a complex, fast-moving and multi-stakeholder environment (involving government departments, Ministers, senior officials, external stakeholders)
- Interpersonal effectiveness and strategic approach to managing delivery of complex programmes.
- Demonstrable track record of influencing and working across departmental boundaries to deliver strategic priorities.
- Strong planning skills, able to identify and address risks early on and use innovative solutions to enable mitigation.
- Able to work on your own initiative and under pressure across different time zones.
- The role will require regular (weekly) travel between Canberra and Sydney. Travel elsewhere in the network may be required.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
- Project planning, governance of projects, and excellent organisational skills.
- Experience in the delivery of high profile programmes
- Knowledge of project and programme methods
- Experience of working in an international environment
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
9 September 2021
C5 (L)
Fixed Term, Full-time
38
18 months
Asia Pacific
Australia
Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
British Consulate General
1
AUD 130,358 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
11 October 2021
Salary is at AUD 130,358 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation
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 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:
Full time / Flexible working. Other patterns can be discussed. The role will require frequent (possibly weekly) travel between Canberra and Sydney. Travel elsewhere in Australia as required.
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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