General Manager, Americas, SES Band 2

• Classification: SES Band 2
• Location: New York NY, United States of America
• Salary: Comprehensive executive remuneration and benefits package plus 15.4% superannuation
  
  

Who Are We

Austrade is the Commonwealth Government agency in charge of helping Australian businesses grow and diversify through international trade, attracting productive foreign investment and by strengthening the visitor economy. We are one of the key voices of business within Government.

• We champion Australian capability, goods and services internationally.
• We are problem solvers for Australian businesses in overseas markets.
• We are trade and investment experts with a global network of contacts, deep insights and a pipeline of high-value opportunities in Australia.
• We are commercial diplomats with the backing of the Australian Government to protect, promote and advocate for Australian interests overseas.
• We are policy experts, charting the future for Australia’s visitor economy and tourism sector.
• We collaborate with other Commonwealth Government agencies and departments in Australia and internationally as well as with States and Territories.
• We are diverse and inclusive – our multicultural, multilingual and multitalented team is our strength.
• We are flexible, adaptable and responsive to geopolitical and economic change.
• We sit within the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and Trade. As a Statutory Agency, our Chief Executive Officer reports directly to the .
• Austrade was established under the .
  
  

The Role

Leading experienced Australian and locally engaged teams, the General Manager International, Americas is based within the Australian Consulate General in New York City and is a member of a global network that reports to the Austrade Deputy CEO who is based in Australia. Working with counterparts in the Americas, Australian state and territory Governments, the role is responsible for:

• Contributing to Australia’s global reputation by promoting Australian capability in the Americas region using global objectives and priorities to guide local strategy.
• Leading sector-focused trade teams responsible for assisting Australian companies achieve commercial trade outcomes.
• Advancing Australia’s strengths as a highly attractive destination for investors and securing productive foreign investment into Australia.
• Representing Austrade and Australia in a range of high-level corporate and government settings in Australia and across the Americas.
• As a member of the senior management team, the General Manager will work collaboratively to deliver the Australian Government’s trade and investment priorities and contribute to Austrade’s broader strategic objectives.
  
  

Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Austrade actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds for all of our roles.

Eligibility

Australian Citizenship - Our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.

Language Proficiency - Our successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual, fluent in written and spoken English.

Security Clearance - Our successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 2 security clearance.

For further information on Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance requirements please click .

Contacts

If, after reading the selection documentation and the , you require additional information, you are encouraged to contact Dr Marianne Broadbent or Deborah Komesaroff on +61 1 300 347 437 or +61 3 9016 6091.

How To Apply

• Please provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, outlining why you are the right person, what you can offer, and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualification are relevant to the role. Your pitch should address the relevance of your background and experience to this specific role. Try not to duplicate information that can already be found in your resume but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that will demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
• Please attach a concise CV / resume, no more than five pages, to your application which clearly outlines your work experience, educational qualifications, and relevant skills.
• Please include the details of two referees who can attest and validate your credentials and suitability for the role. Your referees will not be contacted without Austrade first advising you.
  
  

Applications are to be forwarded to referencing Austrade GMI Americas (ref: AUTgma0724) by 11:30PM, Monday, 5 August 2024 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Please ensure that you receive an email acknowledgement confirming receipt of your application.

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30PM, Monday, 5 August 2024, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

For more detailed information please view the Information Pack.