Job type: Full time / Fixed term to 30 June 2027 Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Occupation: Consulting and Strategy Reference: VG/101216 Job posted: 01/11/2024 Closes: 24/11/2024 Classification: VPSG5 Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 Work location: Gippsland 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.
Trade Manager, Food and Fibre Exports Fixed term role: until 30 June 2027 Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: Gippsland including Mornington Peninsula (flexibility may be available) The Role Reporting to the Senior Manager, Food and Fibre Exports, the regionally based Trade Manager leads and implements Austrade Trade Start services and activities on behalf of Global Victoria, the official trade promotion and facilitation branch within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) of the Victorian Government.
Trade Start is Austrade's key partnership model for delivering export advisory services to Australian businesses.
Global Victoria's partnership with Austrade to deliver Trade Start in regional Victoria, is to provide new and established Victorian exporters with practical trade advice, build export plans and capability, and provide tangible connections to global markets through Austrade and Victorian Government Trade and Investment Offices (VGTIs).
Main responsibilities: Provide new and established Victorian exporters (clients) with one-on-one specialist trade advice, build export plans and capability, and provide tangible connections to global markets through Austrade and Victorian Government Trade and Investment Offices (VGTIs).
Proactively identify priority clients across key food and beverage sectors, evaluate their market readiness and capability and provide effective business development assistance and referrals.
Frequently analyse current trends, industry data and global market intelligence to offer relevant and timely advice to businesses, the Austrade network, and Victorian Government stakeholders.
About You The successful incumbent must possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional client service skills and effective problem-solving abilities.
A relevant tertiary degree in business, international relations, trade, or a related field would be well regarded, with additional certifications, training or experience in trade management, supply-chain logistics, export development, or similar areas highly desirable.
Commercial agri-food experience would also be desirable.
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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 24 November 2024.
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