Trade Manager, Cleantech

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $113,022 - $136,747

**Grade**:VPS 5

**Occupation**:Consulting and strategy

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/101472

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

**Trade Manager, Cleantech**
- _ Salary: _$113,022 - $136,747 (_Plus Superannuation)_
- _ Fixed-Term position until 30 September 2027_
- _ Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _ Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**
- As a Trade Manager, Cleantech, you will be reporting to the Lead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing, within the Trade Branch. The position will be responsible for delivery of Cleantech trade initiatives.
- You will enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the group, including delivery of key programs to assist businesses access export opportunities, provide expert advice and analysis to high-level stakeholders and represent Global Victoria in a variety of forums, both internal and external.
- You will work effectively as a member of the Global Victoria team, including engaging with staff overseas in the international network of 23 Victorian Trade and Investment offices. The engagement will broaden to include other stakeholders within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) and other branches within the Victorian Government. The role provides a great opportunity to leverage existing, or further develop, Government networks.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- Implement market access and trade activities/projects on behalf of DJSIR directed at improving the export capability and performance of Victoria's cleantech sector, in conjunction with government and industry collaborators.
- Liaise with relevant cleantech industry, government and commercial stakeholders in Australia and export markets to promote Victoria's strengths and to facilitate trade development and investment and grow exports.
- Identify, develop and foster key relationships with key stakeholders such as Austrade, DFAT, foreign government trade offices, chambers of commerce, industry associations and consular representatives to target and maximise investment and trade opportunities for Victorian businesses.
- Provide timely and relevant information to a range of internal and external clients including market reports, briefs, technical reports, presentations and assessments of market trends and opportunities for the Victorian Cleantech sectors.
- Meet budgetary, reporting and impact performance targets.

**The Team**
- The position of Trade Manager, Cleantech will work within Trade, Global Engagement and International Education and Migration branch, which sits within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.
- The Industry, Trade and Investment group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. We champion Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. ITI harnesses specialist knowledge of key industries and global markets to develop Victoria's priority sectors, boost trade activities, enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth.
- We do this by: forming trust based relationships with businesses - from global enterprises to small businesses and startups; connecting the state to global opportunities, including through the Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) network; facilitating new investment and business expansion; developing and attracting world class talent; supporting key industry and manufacturing capabilities; supporting Victorian businesses to excel in global markets; strengthening the state's digital ecosystem and its linkages with industry; accelerating the growth and impact of Victoria's research translation and commercialisation capabilities; and advocati ng for a competitive, fair and inclusive business environment.

**About You**
- To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

- Extensive knowledge of and experience in the Cleantech sectors, with a track record in delivering trade outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, networki