Classification: Austrade Overseas Performance Level B (AOPL B)
Location: San Francisco, USA
Salary: $105,000 – $115,000
The Role
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is seeking an experienced investment attraction focused business development professional, based at the Australian Consulate-General in San Francisco, California.
The Investment Director role is responsible for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from the United States into Australia in areas in and related to those identified in Australia’s List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest. You will build and execute on a pipeline of commercial opportunities in a subset of these sectors, including cyber security, artificial intelligence, quantum, data centres and other emerging technologies.
The successful candidate will possess well-established sector knowledge in these areas and have a network of relationships to support the business development needs of the role, centred on the West Coast of the United States. You must have experience in developing new business opportunities resulting in commercial outcomes, and a demonstrated commitment to high performance. Experience across technology, anticipating technology trends and existing relationships in Silicon Valley from scaleups and established multinational tech companies through to venture capital and ecosystem partners will be highly valued.
Duties include
Within assigned priority sectors, identify, target and attract major US enterprises and fast growing companies to invest in Australia.
Contribute to the delivery of investment promotion events, programs and initiatives as per the objectives outlined in the Austrade Business Plan.
Develop and maintain productive business networks in the market, representing Austrade at a senior level with companies, government agencies and business groups.
Research and identify opportunities to promote Australia as a location for investment and deliver presentations at relevant conferences and business events.
Monitor and assess key business and sectoral trends as well as significant commercial developments in the US, Australia and globally to inform investor targeting and engagement.
Support visits to the US by government ministers and senior officials through the development of briefing documents and programs to raise the profile of Australian business, investment opportunities and to foster new business linkages.
Ensure strong working relationships with key stakeholders including state governments and industry associations.
For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack.
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:
Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in the USA, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in the USA at the time of appointment.
Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the role.
Closing date
Applications close at 11.30PM, Sunday, 1 September 2024 (US Pacific Standard Time).
This is a locally engaged position governed by Austrade’s Overseas Engaged Employees terms and conditions of employment and USA labour law. Candidates must currently have the right to live and legally work in USA. Austrade will not be able to provide any sponsorship letter nor be involved in the work visa application process.
Only candidates who complete their application in Austrade’s online recruitment system will be considered. Email applications cannot be accepted.
