Regional Director, MENA and India (Dubai) AOPL A - UAE

Location: Dubai
Company Name: Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)

• Classification: Austrade Overseas Performance Level A
• Location: Dubai
• Salary: Executive salary package

Reporting to the Director International Markets, Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Regional Director, MENA & India (Dubai) will play a critical role in identifying market opportunities and driving trade and investment outcomes for South Australia.

Co-located with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), this executive role will promote and support South Australian businesses in the MENA and India regions, by building and leveraging established networks to take advantage of commercial opportunities. Representing South Australian business interests at the highest levels will be a core responsibility.

Suitably qualified applications are sought from candidates with strong, high-level business and government networks in the MENA and India regions, complemented by a sophisticated understanding of South Australia’s business capability and international competitiveness.

The candidate will have commercial and political acumen, along with excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and leadership skills. A critical part of the role will involve timely dissemination of information back to South Australian industry, identifying strategic opportunities and overcoming key challenges. Maximum flexibility and pragmatism are also necessary to influence and succeed in this role.

Note that:

• This is a contract role for up to 3 years in Dubai, UAE.
• Fluency in English is essential and may be tested prior to interview

• To be eligible for employment, applicants must have (or be eligible to obtain) authorisation to reside and work in the UAE.
• Prior to engagement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Australian Government security clearance.
• Relevant business, economics and related tertiary qualifications will be looked upon favourably.
• Candidates with established business networks in Australia, the MENA and broader India regions are preferred.
• A proven track record in international business development is essential.
• Arabic language skills will be an advantage.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Ms Narelle Slivak, Director International Markets, Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment on +61 8 8303 2508 or on email: Narelle.Slivak@sa.gov.au

For more detailed information please view the Information Pack.

Only candidates who complete their application in Austrade’s online recruitment system will be considered. Email applications can not be accepted.

All applications received before the closure date will be reviewed, however the Panel holds complete discretion to close a position prior to the listed closure date if deemed necessary. The Panel also has the discretion to consider further applications after the position has been closed.

Applications close at midnight(AEST) on 6 October 2019.

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to each applicant. We endeavour to respond to applicants of interest within a period of three weeks from the application closing date. If you are not requested to attend an interview, please assume that your application has not been successful.