Main purpose of job:
This role will support the Trade & Investment Sector Lead (Infrastructure) in supporting UK headquartered companies within the infrastructure sector to secure contracts in the Australian market.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate across our networks on a range of trade and investment campaigns, soft power initiatives, trade missions and VIP visits. You will work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds whose professional experience is the foundation of our shared capability. We deliver as one team.
The role is part of a flexible UK team covering a wide range of trade and investment sectors across Australia, and is similar in content and seniority to others in the UK government operation in Australia. Applicants for this position will be considered for other vacancies in the Network.
If shortlisted, you can expect to be interviewed in on the 4th week of September.
Our network and team
This is an exciting time to join the UK Government’s network in Australia. AUKUS and our Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Australia & New Zealand (entered into force in May 2023) have presented a unique opportunity to build broader and deeper economic ties with ANZ.
The successful candidate will join a team of over 40 trade and investment experts, working across five diplomatic missions in Australia as part of the UK’s network in the wider Asia Pacific region of over 200 people in 22 locations.
UK in Australia is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our culture of inclusion is underpinned by our excellent staff networks which cover disability, faith and belief, gender equality, social mobility, age, race, LGBTQ+, and how to be an ally.
We are committed to building a supportive workplace that offers continuous learning and development opportunities for all our team. We embrace flexible and remote working and have a zero-tolerance policy towards bulling, harassment and discrimination.
We recruit people with a wide variety of experience and skills that are relevant and transferable. Government experience is not essential. If you have strong motivation and core competences, we can help you develop the network and expertise needed to thrive in our team. (NOTE: Standard text not to be changed)
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
The role will primarily focus on supporting UK headquartered companies in the Infrastructure sector to enter the Australia market (note that support may also be provided to the New Zealand market). Examples of the typical activities for the role include:
The job holder will be a part of the Infrastructure team but will work in a flexible and agile way as part of the wider DBT, the UK Government network in Australia & New Zealand, and the British Consulate General in Sydney. There will also be a need to work in close collaboration with the DBT team across the APAC network to deliver DBT priorities.
The role requires strong communicator with good interpersonal skills to enable them to develop trust and business relationships across government and industry. We are also looking for someone with a strong sense of collaboration. Previous trade experience is preferable, but not essential on arrival.
The role is similar in content and seniority to others in the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and wider UK Government operation in Australia. People applying for this position may be considered for other vacancies in the Network.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
The job holder will have a small budget for business activity and travel, and will work with marketing colleagues on managing relevant activities.
Salary is at AU$ 94,773.00 per annum (paid out monthly), plus 12% superannuation
Appointment is subject to an AFP records check and UK security clearance.
As part of the pre-employment requirements, the successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia. This includes Australian citizens/permanent residents and partners/ dependants of UK-based staff currently posted in Australia. Kindly send your proof of eligibility to work and reside in Australia to APAC.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk. The successful applicant must also be capable of obtaining security clearance for the role, including satisfactory police and criminal record checks.
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities:
The Australia network offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training as necessary and broader learning linked to the UK Government’s International Academy.
Our team members enjoy a large degree of delegated responsibility and personal involvement with senior staff and visitors. They have the chance to develop a wide range of important and marketable skills and networks for their professional advancement. We have a strong record of preparing people for promotion within the organisation and for helping people develop skills and profile to secure advancement externally.
We are committed to providing all staff with learning and development (L&D) opportunities and we will work with you to develop your own L&D plan.
Working patterns:
Full time employment (38 hours), with occasional out of hours work for meetings with UK stakeholders, events and travel.
There may be a requirement for domestic and international travel as appropriate. Due to the need to work directly with the UK and to support visits and events, some calls and work will need to take place outside of core office hours. Flexible working arrangements are offered in compensation.
The UK Government network in Australia has a modern and flexible approach to its working culture. The importance of networks, relationship building, learning and collaboration mean that this role is not suitable for exclusive remote working. However, remote working is possible up to, on average, 2 days per week.
The overall package includes the standard 14 days of public holidays that the UK in Australia Network works to, as well as 22 days’ annual leave.
The salary on offer is not negotiable.
Your application must be submitted before 23:55 AEST-Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC/ GMT +10) on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
Applications must include a current CV and kindly omit any personal information such as Name, Contact Details, Birthday and Gender.
All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage. Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
Advertised start date is provisional and subject to completion of reference and security checks.
Kindly check your application centre or email regularly for any update on the status of your application.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
