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Senior Regional Manager, China and North Asia

• Salary Range:  $130,673 - $174,869 (plus superannuation) 
• Fixed term role:  2 years (flexibility may be available)
• Usual Work Location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
• Full time (flexibility may be available) 

The Role

The Regional Managers' Unit within Global Engagement at Global Victoria is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and implementation of the government's economic and broader engagement for a specified region. This role focusses on Greater China and includes responsibilities related to North Asia.   

The responsibilities of the Senior Regional Manager, China and North Asia will include, but are not limited to:

• Work in close partnership with the Commissioner for Victoria to Greater China and teams across the VGTI international office network to facilitate the two-way exchange of information about developments across Greater China, and Victoria's activities both locally and in the region. 
• Collaborate with departmental teams and whole of government to contribute deep understanding and expertise of Greater China to inform key engagements and leverage the development of government strategies; support economic growth priorities; deliver high quality inbound and outbound engagement programs; manage stakeholder engagement and inform trade policy and market access strategies. 
• Establish and grow networks with key stakeholders including the Consular Corps, bilateral chambers of commerce and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to collaborate on the promotion of market opportunities and deepen understanding of emerging opportunities in the region for Victorian industries with relevant capabilities.  
• Manage high quality briefings, submissions, correspondence, market insights and other research reports and represent the department at a range of high-level meetings, conferences and forums to deliver the department's objectives.   

The Team

Global Victoria, within the ITI Group, connects Victoria to global opportunities. We do this by building the export capability of Victorian businesses, connecting Victorians to global trade opportunities through our international network of 23 offices and promoting our world class industry capabilities to international audiences. We take a leadership role for global engagement across government and advocate for the best policy settings for Victoria to be globally competitive. 

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Specialist knowledge of and experience of the Greater China region (and ideally the North Asia region) and ability to translate this knowledge to benefit economic growth priorities and regional business plans, as well as the delivery of international engagement activities.   
• Exceptional skills and experience in working across international teams, multiple areas of government and key stakeholders to manage cross-departmental project groups in the development of strategy and the delivery of outbound and inbound engagement related to the Greater China region (and North Asia as required). 
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, including experience in presenting to internal and external stakeholders, and preparing high quality and comprehensive briefings and other reports, as required, to a high standard and within tight deadlines.  
• A demonstrated understanding of relevant government policies, processes and programs and an appreciation of current issues impacting the global business environment and Victoria's international trade objectives and international engagement priorities.  

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ema Lawrence, Director, Global Engagement on 0427 103 205 or email ema.lawrence@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 Child Safe Standards.

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 at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and resume.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 8 May 2024.