Principal Trade and Investment Officer

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Trade and Investment Queensland Full time

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Base pay range

A$131,678.00/yr - A$141,002.00/yr

Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Principal Trade and Investment Officer and be part of the global team that contributes to connecting Queensland to the world.

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency. What we do is truly unique –we elevate Queensland on a global scale, and we're doing it one business and one person at a time.

Why Trade and Investment Queensland?

There's a lot to love about a career with TIQ. But our people say there are four key things that make this a career like no other:

Connect people with opportunity: You'll build relationships with real people and great businesses, creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Move Queensland forward: You'll help make Queensland's future even better by doing innovative work alongside passionate people.
Forge a purposeful career: You'll shape a progressive career working on some of the most exciting and large-scale global export and investment projects.
Shape and share in our future: You'll make a positive impact through your unique skills and experience, making TIQ a place where everyone can thrive.

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from our employees around the globe about why they choose to work with us. Trade and Investment Queensland: Life | LinkedIn

The opportunity and your impact

As our highly valued Principal Trade and Investment Officer, you will contribute to ensuring a bright future for Queensland, Australia and our global partners. You will do this with people who want you to grow and progress.

Reporting to the Manager, Food and Agribusiness, you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and maintain effective networks, consult, negotiate and liaise with key stakeholders to deliver export advisory services, and assist export ready businesses grow internationally.

Based in Brisbane, here's what your role will involve:

Provide high-quality, practical export advice and support to businesses, drawing on your experience and networks to help Queensland companies succeed in international markets.
Research and analyse food and agribusiness export (business and industry) opportunities, identifying niche markets across the world, and develop strategies and activities to deliver state-wide trade and investment priorities.
Develop and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders in Queensland across the sector and industry, as well as local, state and federal agencies, to build commitment to long term growth. Leverage these relationships to co-develop and deliver industry and market development opportunities.
Represent TIQ on inter-departmental, national and industry committees and present and participate in key government and business forums to identify investment and export opportunities.
Engage with TIQ's domestic and international stakeholders to assess global supply and demand trends, identifying trade and investment opportunities that support Queensland's economic growth.

How you'll shape the future

Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we're looking for people from diverse backgrounds who want to make an impact, help us challenge the status quo and keep connecting TIQ's people and culture so that together, we can thrive. We would love you to have:

1. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the formulation of strategic priorities then support these with purposeful and systematic actions.

2. Extensive experience in a trade and investment related role, with the ability to identify investment and export opportunities for Queensland.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and implement change in a client facing environment.

4. High level analytical skills and business acumen to manage complex problems and develop effective solutions.

5. Demonstrates excellent communication and negotiation skills, proactively keeping colleagues informed, and maintains resilience in high-pressure environments with competing priorities.

Help us shape an even better state.

Are you ready to contribute to something that really matters?

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button above, and you will be able to review the role profile and apply. Otherwise, you can see more of our current opportunities and submit your application on SmartJobs.

Applications close Tuesday, 19th of August 2025.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits, such as:

Flexible working arrangements.
Benefits that put you at the centre, such as our wellbeing programs.
Social clubs and corporate events that connect you with work colleagues.
Shape your future through professional development opportunities.
Engaging office environment centrally located in Brisbane CBD, close to shopping, eating precincts and public transport (Brisbane based).

Trade and Investment Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionBusiness Development, General Business, and Customer Service
IndustriesGovernment Relations Services

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