Job Title: Business Development Officer

Level: LES 4

Location: Shanghai

Closing Time: 6:00pm, 25th Sept 2017(China Time)

Trade and Investment Queensland Shanghai Office has one opportunity of Business Development Officer

About TIQ

Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency. Through TIQ, the Queensland Government has one of Australia’s largest international networks of 15 trade and investment offices in 12 markets. Led by Trade and Investment Commissioners, the offices are a vital connection between international investors and business opportunities in Queensland. TIQ also has a regional Queensland presence across eight locations which work closely with other Queensland Government regional networks to assist firms with export advisory services and investment facilitation.

TIQ is a statutory body governed by a Board under the Trade and Investment Queensland Act 2013. For further information on TIQ please visit our website at: https://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner – China, you will promote and support Queensland trade and investment opportunities across a range of key industries in the greater China region. 

Your Key Responsibilities and accountabilities

Undertake market research to assist TIQ in supporting Queensland business to take advantage of investment opportunities .

Liaise with companies and organisations in Queensland to assimilate information required for market access and trade development.

Undertake attraction activities, including organisation and participation in exhibitions and seminars.

Maintain in-house and external computer databases to ensure access to data and information on industry sectors/companies and individuals.

Assist with business development promotional activities through co-ordination and management of promotional functions, seminars and exhibitions.

Oversee promotional literature stocks and maintain a filing system.

Provide first point of contact for general enquiries by telephone, in person and email correspondence.

Provide administrative support to the Office Manager and Business Development team, including the compilation of regular reports.

Assist in the preparation of, and support for, visits by the Premier, Ministers, and parliamentary and business delegations

The Ideal Candidate for this Role(key capabilities)

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following key capabilities that link to the “key responsibilities and accountabilities” for this role:

Supports strategic direction through understanding of international trade and investment  activities

Demonstrates sound level of knowledge and experience in administrative and research skills

Actively works to understand and support customers and stakeholders

Demonstrates clear and concise, cross-cultural written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates commitment to own development and continuous self-improvement, and sees learning opportunities in everyday work

While there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Word and Outlook) are required.

Fluency in Mandarin and English is highly desirable

How To Apply

Make sure you include the following and send your application via email to: [email protected]

A current resume, with the names and contact details of two (2) referees---preferably one of whom is a current or immediate past supervisor.

A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us why you are interested in this role. This is your opportunity to tell us about your experience, what makes you the best person for the role and how you meet the key capabilities for the role (please do not restate your resume)

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