Director, Investment

Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Director, Investment 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.

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The opportunity and your impact

As our highly valued Director, Investment 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 Global Investment Commissioner, you will have the opportunity to work across various priority sectors including energy, resources, agriculture, manufacturing, head office establishment, innovation and other sectors, and lead TIQ's international investment pipeline of projects through to measurable investment successes. You will also contribute to meeting TIQ's investment targets, work closely with the Global Investment Commissioner and the team on a range of international investment and reinvestment projects, and play an important role contributing to strategy and practical project implementation.

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

Leadership and Management and Culture

• Support the Global Investment Commissioner to lead and manage the GIA team, including providing direction across a diverse range of industry sectors and investment projects.
• Strategically lead cross-sector investment initiatives aligned with the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy , leveraging global trends and sectoral insights to drive high-impact economic outcomes for Queensland.
• Provide authentic leadership that positively influences, supports, builds and nurtures relationships.

Program Management (Investment Attraction)

• Provide recommendations and monitor KPl's to support commercial investment outcomes and to effectively realise benefits from the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy
• Engage with overseas investors to provide advice on current and proposed investment projects to achieve successful investment outcomes.
• In conjunction with TIQ's international offices, contribute to overseas market analysis and advice on current and proposed target investors.

Stakeholder and Client Relationships

• Establish and maintain effective communication strategies, protocols, stakeholder negotiation and liaison activities across cultures and with other private and public sector organisations.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments across government and industry, facilitating investment, removing barriers and fostering enduring partnerships that enable strategic project outcomes.
• Demonstrated political acumen and strategic foresight, with the ability to provide authoritative advice and operate confidently in complex, high-stakes environments

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. Proven ability to successfully lead high-performing, forward-focused teams, building capability and inspiring individuals and the team to achieve results in a client facing environment.

2. Demonstrated strategic and operational leadership with expertise in business development, budget management, governance, risk mitigation and an ability to manage competing priorities, multiple clients and projects within a fast-paced environment.

3. Experience working with international businesses, extensive knowledge of investment attraction and facilitation, and ideally detailed knowledge in one or more of the Queensland Government's key industry sectors.

4. Thinks strategically, and brings sound commercial acumen, an understanding of global trends and the credibility and networks to contribute substantially to international investment activities.

5. Excellent cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills, with the demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

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
Friday, 5th of September 2025
.

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

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Our wellbeing program.
• 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.