• Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of the State of Victoria internationally?
• Are you looking to work collaboratively in a dynamic cross-cultural environment?
• Do you have demonstrated experience formulating and executing foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction strategies?

About the Role

• Classification: Locally Engaged Staff (LES)
• Salary: From USD 128,166
• Work Location: Victorian Government Trade & Investment (VGTI) Office, San Francisco
• Employment Type: Full time

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional with a background in investment promotion, business development, and relationship management, together with a detailed understanding of the global business environment (in particular as it relates to the USA), to join the VGTI network.

Reporting to the Senior Director Investment and Operations, this position will support and deliver investment opportunities, delivering on investment projects and working with key executives of organisations that already have, or are planning to invest in Victoria. In order to deliver on investment outcomes, the successful applicant will work with colleagues in Melbourne as well as those across the Americas and the Victorian Government Trade and Investment Global Network. While the role engages with companies across multiple sectors, strong knowledge of the technology and energy sectors in Australia and North America is highly desirable.

Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will possess:

• Proven experience in investment facilitation and attraction, particularly in the technology and energy sectors, including working as a team to secure investment.
• Significant knowledge of the North American and Victorian business environments, including Victorian competitive advantages, and key drivers affecting investment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing strategic relationships and facilitate major decision making within complex organisations that have varied stakeholders and multiple geographies.
• Proven analytical skills in lead generation, investment promotion, international investment decision-making processes and business development.

The successful candidate for this locally engaged position will be responsible for all arrangements and costs in relation to relocation and visas (if applicable), their accommodation and day-to-day living expenses.

Benefits
We offer a competitive package of benefits. The position includes the opportunity to undertake international travel to Australia and within North America. We are committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life. Training and development programs are also encouraged.

Employment Eligibility
Applicants must be a citizen, Permanent Resident or qualify for a valid work permit or visa for the USA.

The successful applicant will be subject to extensive background checks, including thorough relevant law enforcement authorities.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans and people who have a disability, and people from varied cultural backgrounds.

Contact Information
Further information regarding this opportunity can be obtained from Sharmaine Ramasamy – Senior Director Investment & Operations, San Francisco, via phone: +1 (415) 527-9326.

To be considered for this position applications must be submitted via the Victorian Government Careers portal (click 'Apply Now' below) and must contain:

1. A statement addressing each of the numbered key selection criteria outlined in the position description, AND
2. A current curriculum vitae listing relevant qualifications and/or registrations, details of employment history and relevant skills.

Applications close at midnight on 16 September 2024 (AEST). If you experience any difficulty in lodging your application online, please email internationalhr@ecodev.vic.gov.au.