Job title: Lead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing
Company: State Government of Victoria
Job description: Lead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing Exports
- Salary: $134,593 – $180,111 (Plus Superannuation)
- Fixed term role: to June 2027
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)
The RoleLead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing reports to the Deputy Director, Trade and is within the Trade Branch. The position will be responsible for delivery of Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing trade initiatives.The successful applicant will enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the group, including delivery of key programs to assist businesses access export opportunities, provide expert advice and analysis to high-level stakeholders and represent Global Victoria in a variety of forums, both internal and external.The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of the Global Victoria team, including engaging with staff overseas in the international network of 23 Victorian Trade and Investment offices. The engagement will broaden to include other stakeholders within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) and other branches within the Victorian Government. The role provides a great opportunity to leverage existing, or further develop, Government networks.Main accountabilities:
- Lead a small team of industry trade specialists and collaborate with other teams in Global Victoria to deliver trade missions and the trade objectives for the sector strategies.
- Lead and implement market access, trade and investment activities/projects on behalf of DJPR directed at improving the export capability and performance of Victoria’s Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing sectors, in conjunction with government and industry collaborators.
- Identify, develop and foster key relationships with relevant Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing, government and commercial stakeholders in Australia and export markets to promote Victoria’s strengths and to target, maximise and facilitate trade development opportunities for Victorian businesses to grow exports.
- Provide strategic advice and analysis related to the sector and strategic markets that directly informs departmental programs and strategies as well as senior management and Ministers. Provide timely and relevant information to a range of internal and external clients including market reports, briefs, technical reports, presentations and assessments of market trends and opportunities for the Victorian eCommerce and consumer goods sector.
The TeamThe position of Lead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing Exports overseas the Trade team, which forms part of the Trade, Global Engagement and International Education branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.The Trade Team supports Victorian businesses to access global markets. This includes leading on trade strategy, policy, insights, and improving market access for Victorian firms. The team provides support for identified priority exporters including facilitation and advice services; developing export capability; delivering a strategic program of inward and outbound missions, including conferences, expos and events and directs trade activities delivered by the Victorian Government’s network of 23 Trade and Investment offices overseas.About YouUse your extensive knowledge of and experience in the Cleatntech and Advanced Manufacturing sectors to advance your track record in delivering trade outcomes.Your well-developed people management skills in an environment of tight timelines, multiple stakeholders, and pressure will deliver the Trade Teams objectives.Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact George di Scala, Deputy Director, Trade, on 0409 383 616 / george.discala@global.vic.gov.au.The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the .Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.How to ApplyPlease click the ‘Apply Now’ button. 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.For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.Applications close at 23:59pm on 8 January 2025.
Expected salary: $134593 – 180115 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:36:23 GMT
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