Director, Exports
You. At the centre of big ideas.
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Unique senior leadership opportunity for an experienced export, trade or international business development professional
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Lead the strategic design and delivery of NSW Government export programs
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Ongoing full-time, Senior Executive Band 1 opportunity, based in Martin Place, Sydney
About the Role
As the Director, Exports you will be part of Investment NSW’s Trade & International branch, working with senior leaders and partners across government and industry to deliver practical, high-impact support for NSW businesses.
This role is responsible for developing export programs, understanding and responding to the needs of businesses seeking to grow globally, and providing advice on international trade dynamics. You will play a key leadership role in strengthening NSW’s export performance, increasing the number of exporters and diversifying the state’s export profile to support economic growth, jobs and innovation.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced export, trade or international business development professional who can bring strategic commercial insights, strong stakeholder management skills, and a customer-focused approach to delivering measurable outcomes for NSW businesses.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
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Program Management: Experience designing, delivering and continuously improving export programs and services that support businesses, whether they are new to export or looking to diversify into new markets.
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Trade and Export Expertise: An ability to provide clear advice across government and industry, align programs with NSW Government priorities, and represent NSW at export-related forums.
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People Leadership: A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to guide geographically dispersed teams through complexity, competing priorities and change.
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Partnerships and Influence: Proven ability to build and leverage senior partnerships across government, industry and international networks to strengthen export capability, align efforts and deliver coordinated support to businesses.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
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Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
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Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
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Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
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Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
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Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
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A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Senior Executive Band 1. Total remuneration package will be negotiated upon offer.
Hiring Manager: Edan Corkill, A/ Executive Director, Trade & International
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government. The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at
[email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
