Trade Manager, Advanced Manufacturing

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/101473

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions 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

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.

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Trade Manager, Advanced Manufacturing

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: until 30 September 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Trade Manager, Advanced Manufacturing reports to the Lead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing, within the Trade Branch. The position will be responsible for delivery of Advanced Manufacturing trade initiatives.

The responsibilities of the Trade Manager will include:

• Implementing market access and trade activities/projects on behalf of DJSIR directed at improving the export capability and performance of Victoria's Advanced Manufacturing sector, in conjunction with government and industry collaborators.
• Liaising with relevant Advanced Manufacturing 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.
• Identifying, developing and fostering 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

The Team

The position of Trade Manager, Advanced Manufacturing forms a part of the Trade, Global Engagement and International Education and Migration branch 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.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in the Advanced Manufacturing sectors, with a track record in delivering trade outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, networking and communication skills, including demonstrated experience in the provision of sector intelligence to a wide range of audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses to build mutually beneficial partnerships; Identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; Uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved; Finds innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact George Di Scala on or

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on , or via email at with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the 'Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 1 September 2025.

Applications close Monday 1 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

19 August 2025