International Trade Manager

Our purpose is to enable a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We achieve this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

We offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see our Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits of employment within the APS.

About the commission
We are Australia's trade remedies authority - responsible for undertaking investigations into allegations of unfair international trade practices involving goods entering Australia and administering Australia's anti-dumping legislation.

The commission is a connected team of professionals with investigative, accounting, auditing, legal, economic and international trade skills and experience. Our team works well together due to a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

We prioritise collaboration, fostering an environment where skills, knowledge, and support are freely exchanged. Central to our ethos is the well-being of our team members, whom we empower to lead and manage with confidence.

We are seeking motivated and skilled individuals who have:

• Strong leadership skills including the ability to create a working environment that encourages openness, collaboration and genuine debate around critical issues
• Strong case management/project management skills, including managing milestones and deadlines and driving timely delivery
• Expertise in analysing and interpreting financial data - extracting insights and examining it critically to inform decision-making
• Experience in leading complex analysis of quantitative data and market behaviours
• An extensive understanding of interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, precedent, policies and procedures
• Strong report-writing and written communication skills
• The ability to effectively engage and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Microsoft Excel skills at an intermediate to advanced level (highly desirable) – although training can be provided
• Skills or qualifications in one of the following fields are highly desirable: international trade, regulatory compliance and/or investigations, auditing, business, commerce, law, accounting or economics.

We are looking for applicants who:

• Provide direction to others regarding the purpose and importance of their work
• Listen, understand and adapt to their audience
• Engage with risk and consider appropriate mitigations
• Value specialist expertise and capitalise on the expert knowledge and skills of others
• Contribute their own expertise to achieve outcomes for the commission, including a program of continuous improvement
• Steer and implement change and deal with uncertainty.

The Case Manager role involves leading cases according to quality and risk management practices. In addition to staff within their own teams, Case Managers are supported by multi-disciplinary teams including policy, quality assurance and legal advisory teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a collaborative case team that works effectively with specialist advisors
• Ensuring investigatory rigour and effective case management principles are met through evidence-based, transparent, independent and impartial decision-making
• Producing, supervising and/or co-ordinating all case outputs
• Supporting the capability development of team members

Case Managers also have a broader leadership role across the Investigation Branch, including leading innovation and practice development, supporting a strong and inclusive workplace culture and contributing to the commission's engagement with international counterparts.

You will be supported by a comprehensive training and induction program to help ensure your success in the role.

To get a better idea of what we do in practice, candidates are encouraged to review cases on our Electronic Public Record.