Senior Trade Manager, Health and Life Sciences

• Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: until 30 June 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Senior Trade Manager, Health and Life Sciences will be responsible for leading export initiatives and strategic engagement with the sector to secure and grow market opportunities.

The responsibilities of the Senior Trade Manager will include:

• Leading the delivery of export services for the Health and Life Sciences sector.
• Developing export strategies aimed at directed at improving the export capability and performance of Victoria's Health and Life Sciences sector, in conjunction with government and industry collaborators.
• Leading a team of trade experts providing strong leadership, expertise and guidance to staff, whilst ensuring best practice administration.

The Team

The position of Senior Trade Manager, Health and Life Sciences forms a part of the Trade, Global Engagement and International Education and Migration branch within the

The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. ITI champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation.

About You

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

• Significant demonstrated expertise in the Health and Life Sciences sector, including in key categories, with a track record in delivering export strategies, market access and trade outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying strategic opportunities and developing export strategies to support industry to gain access to international markets and grow exports.
• Demonstrated success in leading a high performing, outcomes-focused team relating to trade facilitation, policy and programs.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Stagg, Director, Trade on 0409 380 939 or Paul.Stagg@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 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 Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email 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 to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 30 September 2025.