Head Of Ministerial And Policy Coordination, Ses Band 1

Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
Location: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC
Salary: Comprehensive executive remuneration and benefits package plus 15.4% superannuation

WHO WE ARE:
Austrade is the Australian Government agency in charge of helping Australian businesses grow and diversify through international trade, attracting productive foreign investment and by strengthening the visitor economy. We are one of the key voices of business within Government.

• We champion Australian capability, goods and services internationally.
• We are problem solvers for Australian businesses in overseas markets.
• We are trade and investment experts with a global network of contacts, deep insights and a pipeline of high-value opportunities in Australia.
• We are commercial diplomats with the backing of the Australian Government to protect, promote and advocate for Australian interests overseas.
• We are policy experts, charting the future for Australia’s visitor economy and tourism sector.
• We collaborate with other Australian Government agencies and departments in Australia and internationally as well as with States and Territories.
• We are diverse and inclusive – our multicultural, multilingual and multitalented team is our strength.
• We are flexible, adaptable and responsive to geopolitical and economic change.
• We sit within the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and Trade. As a Statutory Agency, our Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the Minister for Trade and Tourism.
• Austrade was established under the Australian Trade and Investment Commission Act 1985.

THE ROLE:
The Head of Ministerial and Policy Coordination provides policy leadership and coordination of Austrade’s strategic engagement across government. This critical role is a key member of Austrade’s senior leadership team and plays an integral role in building Austrade’s influence by promoting the agency’s capacity to deliver outcomes and priorities against the government’s agenda.

Leading the Ministerial and Policy Coordination Branch the Branch Head will provide strong and empowering leadership to four important sections: Strategic Policy, Investment Policy, Trade Policy and the Ministerial and Parliamentary team.

This is a key position within Government and Policy Division, managing engagement between the agency and key stakeholders including the Office of the Minister for Trade and Tourism, relevant Parliamentary Committees, and other Commonwealth Departments.

The position will ensure that Austrade is perceived as a credible, professional, and influential agency able to collaborate across government, leveraging its unique commercial acumen, offshore posts, and links to international business.

Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Austrade actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds for all of our roles.

ELIGIBILITY:
Australian Citizenship - Our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - Our successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance.
For further information on Negative Vetting 2 security clearance requirements please click here.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit an online application through the Austrade Current Vacancies page by 11:30pm, Sunday 2 April 2023 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

• Please tell us in less than 800 words why you are the right person, what you can offer, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are relevant to the role.
• Your pitch should address the relevance of your background and experience to this specific role. Try not to duplicate information that can already be found in your resume, but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
• Please attach a concise resume to your application which clearly outlines your work experience, educational qualifications and relevant skills.
• In the application form you will need to provide the details of two referees who can attest and validate your credentials and suitability for the role.

CLOSING DATE:
Applications close at 11:30PM, Sunday 2 April 2023 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).