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Director, Investment


Company : Queensland Government


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2025-05-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Globally Minded. Locally Engaged. Connected by You.Bring your unique perspectives and experiences to this position 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.Our work is varied and complex. So, as we evolve, we are 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!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.In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your perspectives to help shape and progress TIQ now and into the future.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 InvolveSupport the Global Investment Commissioner to lead and manage the GIA team, including providing direction across a diverse range of industry sectors and investment projects.Lead initiatives that grow investment and jobs under the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022-2032 and monitor progress and performance.Provide authentic leadership that positively influences, supports, builds and nurtures relationships.Set the strategic direction of the GIA team in line with TIQ''s key performance indicators (KPI''s), fostering an environment which values performance, collaboration and client service.Proactively mentor the team to create a high performing and supportive working environment that keeps abreast of current trends, policies and emerging opportunities.Provide recommendations and monitor KPI''s to support commercial investment outcomes and to effectively realise benefits from the Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022-2032.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.Work collaboratively with TIQ''s international offices, Queensland operations and across government to coordinate international efforts in investment attraction, reinvestment and aftercare.Establish and maintain effective communication strategies, protocols, stakeholder negotiation and liaison activities across cultures and with other private and public sector organisations.Develop, foster and strengthen effective relationships with key stakeholders across local, state and federal agencies, industry to support cross agency initiatives, projects and information sharing.Represent TIQ on the inter-departmental investment working group and taskforce, national and industry committees and present and participate in key government and business forums.You''ll Also Enjoy a Range Of Benefits, Such AsFlexible working arrangements.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 transportAPPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE scroll down and click the APPLY ONLINE'' button***Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not upload zipped files.Occupational groupManagement#J-18808-Ljbffr