THE ROLE:
Austrade is recruiting two Executive Officers – one for the Investment Division and one for the Strategy, Engagement Division. At Austrade, the Executive Officer works directly with and supports the General Manager (GM) of the Division. The Executive Officer holds a position of trust and applies sound judgement and exemplary levels of personal integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. They maintain close and professional working relationships with the Divisional Leadership team and key Austrade personnel, as well as working collaboratively with Executive Assistants (EAs) and staff within the Division
Duties Include:
- Providing high-level strategic advice and operational support to the GM and the broader Divisional Leadership team, on administrative, delivery and corporate matters. This includes leading on budget management, financial forecasting, risk management and HR processes.
- Preparing and reviewing information on a diverse and complex range of policy, planning and other operational issues, including Ministerial submissions and correspondence, where required.
- Tailoring strategic communications to engage across a diverse range of stakeholders on often complex and sensitive topics.
- Coordinating work coming through the GM’s office and monitoring work within the Division to ensure outcomes and deliverables are achieved.
- Working closely with EAs and Branch Heads in the Division to establish practices, procedures and tools that drive outcomes and support innovation, satisfaction, compliance and simplification.
- Developing and maintaining positive working relationships internally and externally and lead interaction with key stakeholders on behalf of the GM when required.
- Coordinating and preparing the Divisional Business plan and associated regular updates for the effective operation of the Division.
- Facilitating Divisional input into key programs of work, both internal and external, including corporate reporting requirements.
- Project management for the GM, including leading management of cross-divisional projects.
- Providing support on workforce matters, coordinating with People Branch and corporate functions to ensure the Division meets its responsibilities.
- Working with the Finance team and Branch Heads to manage and monitor budgets.
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.
While we are aware people will utilise AI tools to assist with job applications, we need to see the candidate’s authentic responses to help us make a true assessment of the applicants applying.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications close at
11.30pm, Wednesday, 15 July 2026 AEST
ELIGIBILITY:
- Australian citizenship – our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.
- Security clearance – our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
- Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.
