Trade Officer and P.A to Trade Commissioner

Trade Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Trade Commission in Sydney seeks a Trade Officer and P.A. to the Trade Commissioner to grow business and trade relations between Australia and the foreign country. You will work with leaders in trade, business development and technology to foster bilateral trade and assist companies entering the Australian market.

You will organize trade delegations, promote foreign direct investment, and collaborate with government agencies and local businesses to support growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or economics preferred.
• 2–4 years of business development experience is a plus; recent graduates considered.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced Microsoft Office user.
• Savvy with social networks and different media platforms.
• Exceptional English writing and communication skills are a must.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and intensive work environment.
• All degrees and work experience will be considered.
• Hebrew is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help foreign exporters enter or expand into the Australian market.
• Prepare market overviews on various sectors of the industry.
• Identify potential partnerships between local and foreign companies.
• Lead business development activities for assigned sectors.
• Write news for website and newsletters and update social media platforms.
• Coordinate events and trade missions with partners and government offices.
• Build a network of professionals to support business and trade.
• Perform administrative and budget-related tasks.
• Serve as P.A. to the Trade Commissioner.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Social media

English writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trade Officer and P.A to Trade Commissioner

A Foreign Trade Commission is seeking an intelligent and enthusiastic candidate to grow business and trade relations between Australia and the foreign country. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an international setting with leaders in trade, business development and technology.
The Foreign Trade Commission’s main role is to facilitate and enhance trade relationships between the two countries. You will work closely with the Trade Commissioner to foster bilateral trade, assist the entry or expansion of companies into the Australian market, organize trade delegations and build relations with leading companies and local government agencies. You will also promote foreign direct investment, help companies find investment capital, and encourage industrial R&D projects between the two countries.

Responsibilities include:

• Helping foreign exporters find the resources and contacts needed to enter or expand into the Australian market.
• Preparing market overviews on various sectors of the Industry.
• Identifying potential partnerships between local and foreign companies.
• Assuming all aspects of business development, including cultivating contacts and following news and trends, for assigned sectors of the economy.
• Writing news for website and newsletter and updating various social media platforms.
• Cooperating with other organizations, associations and government offices to plan and oversee events and trade missions.
• Building a network of professionals to help support business and trade.
• Performing administrative and budget related tasks.
• Serving as a P.A to the Trade Commissioner.

Job Requirements:

• University Bachelor’s degree - preferably in the business or economics fields.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in business development is a plus however, recent graduates will be considered.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced Microsoft Office user.
• Experienced and savvy with social networks and different media platforms.
• Exceptional English writing and communication skills are a must.
• The ability to multitask in a fast paced and intensive work environment.
• All degrees and work experience will be considered.
• Hebrew is a plus.

Additional information:

• This appointment is for a part time position : 30 hours per week
• This position is only open to Australian citizens.