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Job: Trade Commissioner – Australian Trade Commission (Japan)

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Position: Trade Commissioner
Posted by: Australian Trade Commission
Location: Sapporo and Fukuoka
Contract: Full-Time (Australian Applicants Only)

The Australian Trade Commission – Austrade – contributes to Australia’s economic prosperity by helping Australian businesses, education institutions, tourism operators, governments and citizens as they develop international markets, win productive foreign direct investment, promote international education, strengthen Australia’s tourism industry and seek consular and passport services.

Trade Commissioner – Various Roles

• Austrade Performance Level 4 (Equivalent to Executive Level 2) 
• $110,099 – $128,307 per annum
• Fukuoka and Sapporo

The Trade Commissioners are responsible for the development of market strategies and the achievement of trade, investment and international education outcomes and the day to day management of/or assistance with operations at post.You will represent Austrade and Australia playing a key role in promoting and supporting Australian business, optimizing existing and establishing new business networks to take advantage of trade investment and international education opportunities.  You may also be responsible for the strategic direction, management and leadership of an industry team(s).

The Trade Commissioner role in Fukuoka, is Consul General, and in Sapporo is Consul, with responsibility for the protection and welfare of Australians abroad through timely and responsive consular and passport services.  

Responsibilities:

• Represent the Australian Government as the senior government representative
• Manage the Australian government mission per the Prime Minister’s directive
• Manage passport and consular services
• Manage attached agency staff hosted in the consulate

We are seeking talented international business professionals with strong leadership and management skills, a commitment to providing exceptional client service and delivery of successful outcomes. A strategic approach and the sharing of knowledge is essential.

Ideally you have a proven record of successful achievement in international business development and in the facilitation of investment. As a representative of Austrade and Australia, you will possess the highest levels of ethical and business behaviour.  

Requirements:

• Japanese fluency is essential for Fukuoka and Sapporo

Application: To be successful, candidates must be Australian citizens and agree to be subject to a national security assessment for clearance at Negative Vetting 2. Please click here to apply. Applications close Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 11:30pm