Trade Development Officer

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and transport reimbursement

Paid leave entitlements

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a relationship-driven business development professional to engage with Australian and international stakeholders and identify commercial opportunities. You will lead partnerships and support market entry projects in a small, internationally focused team.

With 2–4 years of relevant experience, you will build industry networks, plan trade missions and produce market insights. The role offers long-term career potential and travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, economics, international relations or related discipline.
• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in business development, consulting, marketing, sales, international trade or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional reports, correspondence and business materials.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the confidence to engage with business leaders and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of projects.
• Strong research, analytical and organisational skills.
• Genuine interest in international business, trade and the Australian commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Business development and stakeholder engagement: Identify and develop commercial opportunities for international companies seeking to enter or expand in the Australian market.
• Market research and commercial analysis: Research Australian industries, market conditions and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Trade promotion and events: Plan and coordinate business delegations, trade missions, industry roundtables, conferences and networking events.
• Communications and administration: Prepare business correspondence, industry updates, articles and other professional content for websites, newsletters and social media.

Skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Initiative

Independent work

Relationship building

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/commercial/economics/international relations

Job description

This is a varied, relationship-driven role suited to someone with strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the initiative to work independently. You will engage directly with Australian businesses, international companies, industry associations and government stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities, facilitate partnerships and support market entry. Working in a small, internationally focused team, you will have the opportunity to lead projects, develop industry expertise and build a network of senior business and government contacts.

Key responsibilities

Business development and stakeholder engagement

Identify and develop commercial opportunities for international companies seeking to enter or expand in the Australian market.

Build and maintain relationships with Australian businesses, industry associations, government agencies and other key stakeholders.

Identify potential commercial partnerships, customers and distributors, and facilitate introductions between businesses.

Manage a portfolio of industry sectors, taking responsibility for developing relationships and identifying opportunities within each.

Market research and commercial analysis

Research Australian industries, market conditions and emerging commercial opportunities.

Prepare market reports, industry briefings and commercial overviews to support international companies' Australian market strategies.

Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes and relevant business trends, translating these into practical commercial insights.

Trade promotion and events

Plan and coordinate business delegations, trade missions, industry roundtables, conferences and networking events.

Work with Australian and international organisations, government agencies and industry associations to facilitate business engagement.

Promote international technologies, products and services to relevant Australian businesses and industry stakeholders.

Communications and administration

Prepare business correspondence, industry updates, articles and other professional content for websites, newsletters and social media.

Support the development and implementation of sector-specific trade promotion initiatives.

About you

A bachelor's degree, preferably in business, commerce, economics, international relations or a related discipline.

Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in business development, consulting, marketing, sales, international trade or a related field.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional reports, correspondence and business materials.

Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the confidence to engage with business leaders and government stakeholders.

The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of projects.

Strong research, analytical and organisational skills.

A genuine interest in international business, trade and the Australian commercial environment.

Experience working with international businesses, government agencies, industry associations or trade-related organisations (desirable).

Familiarity with one or more industry or technology sectors (desirable).

Experience organising business events, delegations or trade missions (desirable).

A stable, ongoing position with long-term career potential.

A varied role with opportunities to take ownership of projects.

Direct exposure to international business, government and industry stakeholders.

The opportunity to develop expertise across multiple industries and international markets.

Reimbursement of eligible mobile phone and transportation expenses.

Annual leave, paid sick leave, Australian public holidays and additional paid leave entitlements.