Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Main purpose of job:
This is a great time to join the British Government team in Australia as the strong relationship between the two countries is amplified by the impending Free Trade Agreement.
The purpose of this role is to proactively attract investment from Western Australian companies into the UK.
The role will support the UK Government’s work in Australia by leading, developing and delivering investment services for high growth and globally scalable companies from Western Australia. You will provide expansion strategy support and account management to Australian companies entering and expanding in the UK. These companies include all sectors and sizes, ranging from tech start-ups to large corporates.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?
This exciting and engaging role requires identification and provision of strategic support for innovative Australian companies with globally scalable products or services. It involves formulating and executing strategies aimed at generating leads for Foreign Direct Investment and Capital Investment attraction from Western Australia into the UK.
You will have expertise in strategy, marketing, planning and execution. This will include building capability, identifying and providing strategic introductions, market analysis, and commissioning research. Your role is focused on developing new commercial channels to market and identifying growth opportunities. Essential to the role will be the ability to communicate UK information and materials to each company. Beneficial to the role is a knowledge of critical minerals and supply chains.
The role also requires liaison with UK Government HQ and marketing teams. The role will require attendance and presentations at events and relationship building at certain industry forums, and require an ability to communicate effectively. Existing relationships with the start-up ecosystem and tech industry to actively support and leverage outcomes will be viewed favourably. The role will include an element of domestic and international travel, as well as for learning and development.
Keen business acumen is critical, as is the ability to work alongside CEOs. You will have to work with a variety of businesses from start-ups to large corporate investors. You will have superior communication, business consulting and relationship management skills with the ability to build rapport quickly. You will understand how to develop and leverage industry networks specifically.
A superb relationship manager and team player, you will also be part of a global organisation working with Her Majesty’s Government and team colleagues in other states across Australia, New Zealand, APAC and the UK to achieve the British Government’s strategic objectives. The role requires collaboration through a virtual team structure in Australia and New Zealand with UK-based sector team colleagues, UK regional team colleagues, the Science and Innovation team, trade teams and a centralised investment services team – who each play a supporting role to you by providing introductions, economic data and research.
This role may involve the management of direct line-reports in Perth who contribute to the overall target (as well as any temporary interns that may be recruited). The management function will also require sound administration and accurate, budgeting and forecasting in line with value for money.
The role will include some strategic support and assistance to the broader DIT team (including with trade exports colleagues), the British Consulate staff in Perth and the wider Australia Network.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Management of team budget for travel, events and expenses
A marketing budget managed in partnership with the Marketing team.
Essential on arrival:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate field
- A minimum of five years’ work experience in business, ideally in an international & B2B context, or in business development.
- Good knowledge of the Australian business environment
- Experience in scaling businesses, market entry and international business
- Ability to develop and maintain networks with senior decision makers
- Strong inter-personal networking, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to deliver to ambitious targets and outcomes
- Strong research and analytical skills
- IT literate
- Ability to work proactively and 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).
- Some knowledge of investment decision processes.
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service
5 December 2021
C4 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
38
Asia Pacific
Australia
Perth
British Consulate General
1
AUD
AUD 105,485 per annum +11% superannuation and annual leave loading
10 January 2022
Salary is at AUD 105,485 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 Consulate-General’s activities. The British Consulate-General 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.
Some travel may be required to the UK and interstate to develop sector knowledge and departmental training.
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.
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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