The Australian Trade and Investment Commission-Austrade-promotes Australian trade, investment, tourism and education to the world. We deliver services to grow Australia's economic prosperity. Our purpose is to unlock opportunities that help Australian businesses go further, faster. We have a proud history of helping Australian businesses pursue their global ambitions through our international expertise and trusted networks. We're experts in connecting Australian businesses to the world and the world to Australian business. Our global network turns local market connections and insights into valuable export and investment support. We contribute to Australia's prosperity by: • linking Australian businesses to global export opportunities • providing market and industry insights, making it easier for businesses to go global • attracting international investment to drive local jobs and develop skills • leading policy and programs for Australian tourism and the visitor economy • attracting international students to study with Australia. The key duties of the position include Leading experienced Australian and locally engaged teams, the General Manager International, Europe, Middle East and Africa is a member of a global network that reports to the Austrade Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Trade and Investment who is based in Australia. Working with counterparts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Australian state and territory Governments, the role is responsible for: • Contributing to Australia's global reputation by promoting Australian capability in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region using global objectives and priorities to guide local strategy. • Leading sector-focused trade teams responsible for assisting Australian companies achieve commercial trade outcomes. • Advancing Australia's strengths as a highly attractive destination for investors and securing productive foreign investment into Australia. • Representing Austrade and Australia in a range of high-level corporate and government settings in Australia and across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. • As a member of the senior management team, the General Manager will work collaboratively to deliver the Australian Government's trade and investment priorities and contribute to Austrade's broader strategic objectives.
