What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Research Partnerships position at Trade and Investment Queensland?

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165,531.00 / yr - $165,531.00 / yr

Principal HR Business Partner - International

About TIQ North America

Situated within International Operations, TIQ has offices in San Francisco and New York and is strategically placed in the North America market to create export opportunities and investment promotions for Queensland across key priority sectors, with a focus on international education and training, mining, energy and resources, food and agribusiness, manufacturing, health, innovation and technology.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Queensland Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner – Americas, you will be responsible for identifying, promoting, supporting and facilitating Queensland organisations to seek trade and investment opportunities within the key priority sectors, and working with Study Queensland to focus predominately on international education, training and research. You will also be required to amplify, build and support Queensland education and training providers, leaders and their global partners in corporate research and development centres around the world and leverage funding opportunities.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

To be successful in this role you will :

Develop, plan and manage the implementation to attract world-class talent and new investment opportunities into Queensland’s education and research sector by working collaboratively with relevant Queensland Government agencies, universities, research organisations and businesses.
Develop and create partnerships with the corporate sectors to accelerate the commercialization of Queensland research and science.
Engage strategically with key Queensland stakeholders to plan and deliver initiatives and events in-market to promote Queensland’s research excellence and facilitate research and industry partnerships.
Provide strategic and operational advice to inform focused activities to develop research-industry partnerships relevant to Queensland’s key / emerging industries and priority research fields. This will include linking Queensland science to the in-market corporate sector and their local university partners to help take new ideas and technology developed in Queensland closer to market.
Identify opportunities and support Queensland education and training providers to leverage funding opportunities.
Support linkages between people and organisations from the Queensland research, science and innovation ecosystem to partners in corporate research and development centers around the world.
Conduct research, maintain market awareness and brief accordingly on :
Significant developments in the economic and business environment that impacts on the Queensland Government and Queensland university research sector.
Shifts in the region’s Government policy, education and training policy, research and development policy, skills shortages and other commercial opportunities.
Assist senior representatives from Queensland organisations for outbound and inbound projects and visits, including recommendations of key contacts to include in visit programs to support them to pursue outcomes in research.
Host and facilitate high-level meetings on behalf of, or between, potential funders, investors and partners and the Queensland clients.
Identify and recommend commercial research funding and partnering opportunities or initiatives and assist in business / contract negotiation and facilitation of connection to Queensland Government departments and Queensland Clients.
Establish and maintain effective high-level relationships with Trade and Investment Queensland’s Study Queensland, Investment, International Markets and Sector teams.
Work collaboratively with Queensland Government agencies, including Innovation, Department of Environment and Science and Queensland Health, to support strategic outcomes in key priority sectors.

This role may require additional duties to be completed as directed.

The ideal person we're looking to fill this role :

Thinks strategically and brings sound commercial acumen, an understanding of government and the ability to contribute substantially to international education research and investment activities.

Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, including demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information to develop strategies and solutions for taking up opportunities and solving complex issues.

Demonstrated experience in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including the ability to negotiate, influence and build consensus across interest groups, private and public sector organisations, and building commitment to deliver outcomes.

Demonstrates clear and concise, cross-cultural written and verbal communication skills to accurately report progress and performance.

Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and implement change in a client-facing environment with competing priorities.

High level written and spoken English is essential to the success of this role.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO WORK FOR TIQ IN THE UNITED STATES?

To be eligible for consideration and appointment to this role, you must have :

Work Authorisation – you must be a citizen, resident or legally authorised to live and work in the USA and provide the required evidence to support your eligibility.

Language – the successful candidate must have high level written and spoken English.

Security Clearance – the successful candidate must be willing to undertake a background check and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources.

HOW TO APPLY

If you think this role is for you, you may submit your application via this advertisement or by emailing it directly to hr-international@tiq.qld.gov.au.

Your application must be written in English and presented as one 3-page PDF that includes :

1 page cover letter telling why you are interested in this role, what you will bring to the Queensland USA relationship.

2 page resume that details your work history and education and confirms your work eligibility for the United States.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11.59PM (QLD TIME) ON SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2025

Additional information

This is a Locally Engaged Staff (LES) appointment engaged under local law legislation, specific to the market.

Remuneration is paid in USD through a local payroll service provider and subject to taxation / statutory obligations and deductions in the local market.

Regular business hours are Monday-Friday; however, there will be occasional after-hours or weekend work to support trade and investment programs or mission visit programs.

Annual remuneration is USD165,531 gross per annum.

Paid vacation leave and paid sick leave.

Trade and Investment Queensland is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development

Industries

International Trade and Development and International Affairs

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Salary : $165,531

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