* Classification: Senior Executive Service Level 2 (SES Band 2)
* Location: Paris, France or Frankfurt, Germany
* Salary: Comprehensive executive remuneration and benefits package plus 15.4% superannuation
Who Are We
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission—Austrade—promotes Australian trade, investment, tourism and education to the world. We deliver services to grow Australia's economic prosperity.
Our purpose is to unlock opportunities that help Australian businesses go further, faster. We have a proud history of helping Australian businesses pursue their global ambitions through our international expertise and trusted networks.
We're experts in connecting Australian businesses to the world and the world to Australian business.
Our global network turns local market connections and insights into valuable export and investment support.
We Contribute To Australia's Prosperity By
* linking Australian businesses to global export opportunities
* providing market and industry insights, making it easier for businesses to go global
* attracting international investment to drive local jobs and develop skills
* leading policy and programs for Australian tourism and the visitor economy
* attracting international students to study with Australia.
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The Role
Leading experienced Australian and locally engaged teams, the General Manager International, Europe, Middle East and Africa is a member of a global network that reports to the Austrade Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Trade and Investment who is based in Australia. Working with counterparts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Australian state and territory Governments, the role is responsible for:
* Contributing to Australia's global reputation by promoting Australian capability in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region using global objectives and priorities to guide local strategy.
* Leading sector-focused trade teams responsible for assisting Australian companies achieve commercial trade outcomes.
* Advancing Australia's strengths as a highly attractive destination for investors and securing productive foreign investment into Australia.
* Representing Austrade and Australia in a range of high-level corporate and government settings in Australia and across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
* As a member of the senior management team, the General Manager will work collaboratively to deliver the Australian Government's trade and investment priorities and contribute to Austrade's broader strategic objectives.
Eligibility
Australian Citizenship
- Our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.
Language Proficiency
- Our successful candidate must be fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in one or more European languages is desirable.
Security Clearance
- Our successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a
Negative Vetting 2
security clearance.
Contacts
After reading the selection documentation and the, should you require additional information, you are encouraged to contact
Dr Marianne Broadbent
or
Deborah Komesaroff
from
Future Leadership
on or
How To Apply
Applications must be uploaded to the search firm
Future Leadership
at referencing Position Code:
ASTint0925
. Please ensure that you receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application.
Closing Date
Applications close at
11:30PM, Thursday, 9 October 2025 Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
For more detailed information please view the Information Pack.