Director, Investment

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Director, Investment - Global Investment Attraction | Trade and Investment Queensland

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OnTalent is proud to partner with Trade and Investment Queensland on the recruitment of this exceptional opportunity—positioned at the intersection of government, global business, and industry strategy—with the potential to deliver lasting impact for Queensland's economic future.

About Trade and Investment Queensland

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. With one of Australia's largest trade and investment international networks, TIQ operates in over 12 overseas markets, delivering world-class trade and investment outcomes that shape the state's economic future. Strategically positioned in the Asia-Pacific region, TIQ's mission is to connect Queensland to the world by facilitating innovative export, import, and investment projects that create jobs, attract capital, and build prosperity for generations of Queenslanders.

About the Role

Reporting to the Global Investment Commissioner, the Director, Investment will lead a high-performing team within the Global Investment Attraction (GIA) division. This critical role is pivotal in driving TIQ's international investment pipeline across priority sectors such as energy, resources, agriculture, manufacturing, innovation, and head office attraction—from concept to conversion.

You will lead and coordinate end-to-end investment facilitation, support key relationships with global investors and stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022–2032. You'll also oversee project governance, risk, and performance against KPIs—ensuring all activities contribute meaningfully to job creation and economic growth.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, mentoring and developing the investment team to meet strategic targets and KPIs
  • Managing a portfolio of investment projects through to successful outcomes
  • Coordinating with TIQ's international offices and domestic stakeholders to align market insights and new opportunity development
  • Overseeing budget, governance, and risk management within the investment function
  • Representing TIQ with credibility in intergovernmental forums, industry roundtables, and high-level ministerial briefings

About You

You are a commercially astute, globally minded leader with a passion for delivering public value and shaping Queensland's future. With proven experience in international investment attraction, project facilitation, and stakeholder engagement, you thrive in fast-paced environments and bring both strategic vision and hands-on execution capability.

You are a credible leader with presence, gravitas, and the ability to influence at the C-suite and across government. While naturally confident in business development, you also bring strong capability in program delivery, performance management, budget oversight, and governance.

For those ready to lead strategic investment efforts and make a tangible difference for Queensland, this role offers unmatched scope, purpose, and opportunity.

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  • Seniority levelDirector
Employment type
  • Employment typeContract
Job function
  • Job functionBusiness Development, Management, and Strategy/Planning
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration, Government Relations Services, and Investment Management

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