Principal Insights officer

Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.

Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to the position of Principal Insights 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.

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The opportunity and your impact

As our highly valued Principal Insights 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.

You will be responsible for developing actionable, strategic insights to inform TIQ's internal and external stakeholders about macroeconomic, geopolitical, technological, policy/regulatory and other global changes. As a trusted partner, you will provide value-added strategic advice and insights to support the delivery of TIQ's strategic priorities, while working with stakeholders to research and identify data-driven tactical opportunities for operational teams to pursue.

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

• Undertake trade, economic, policy, statistical and other research and data analysis on specified, multiple complex issues and initiatives at the state, national, and global levels to formulate pragmatic and meaningful advice, which is delivered through briefings, reports, submissions, and presentations.
• Develop actionable, strategic insights (generated through both 'human' and Artificial Intelligence powered internal and external sources) tailored to a diverse range of audiences at all levels to deliver against TIQ's strategic priority to 'be a trusted business partner'.
• Lead the identification of complex trade data-driven tactical opportunities for operational teams to pursue, to provide support in client meetings/engagement.
• Develop high quality, impactful products to provide expert advice and conduct presentations on strategic insights to TIQ's internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative research (utilising a wide range of sources) to identify data-driven tactical opportunities and engage with operational teams.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of work programs, standardised tools and approaches for analysis and critical thinking.

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 implement quantitative and qualitative research techniques and methodologies to identify previously unknown trends, insights or opportunities based on deep research skills.

2. Thinks strategically and considers long terms goals and opportunities while also understanding the current environment and drivers.

3. Proven experience operating in fast-paced environment working to multiple priorities.

4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and team members.

5. Possess a high level of communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills, with experience developing and delivering presentations to senior audiences (internal and external).

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 Monday, 13 October 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.