Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Sales and business development
Location: International
Reference: VG/LESINVESTDIRSTHEASTA
• Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of the State of Victoria internationally?
• Are you looking to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment?
• Do you have a strong background in Foreign Direct Investment promotion and business development in Singapore and Victoria?
About the Role
• Classification: Locally Engaged Staff
• Salary: Competitive local salary, commensurate with experience
• Work Location: Victorian Government Trade & Investment (VGTI) office, Singapore
• Employment Type: Fixed Term – 2 years
Reporting to the Lead Director, Investment, this unique position is responsible for leading and managing projects designed to support and attract foreign direct investment into the state of Victoria and providing bespoke client advisory services across a range of key industry sectors including technology and innovation; food and agriculture; renewable energy; health; and advanced manufacturing.
This role requires an extensive background in leading investment attraction, together with a detailed understanding of the business investment environment as it relates to our key markets across the region in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This position will require a demonstrated understanding of opportunities for Victoria to attract international investment. The position will engage with companies across a wide range of areas however strong sectoral knowledge in one of the priority sectors across technology and innovation; food and agriculture; renewable energy; health; and advanced manufacturing is highly desirable.
Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will possess:
1. Significant experience and good working knowledge of the global business investment environment (in particular as it relates to Southeast Asia) and the major drivers and challenges which impact investment attraction strategies to Victoria.
2. Strong background in investment attraction, business development and lead generation.
3. Excellent understanding of the Victorian and Australian business environment, including key industry, economic and socio-political drivers, and proven knowledge of Victoria's international competitive advantages.
The successful candidate for this Locally Engaged Position will be responsible for all arrangements in relation to relocation expenses (if applicable), their accommodation and day-to-day living expenses.
Benefits
We offer a competitive package of benefits. The position includes the opportunity to undertake international travel to Australia and within Singapore. We are committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life. Training and development programs are also encouraged.
Employment Eligibility
Applicants must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit or visa for Singapore.
The successful applicant will be subject to extensive background checks, including through relevant law enforcement authorities.
The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans and people who have a disability, and people from varied cultural backgrounds.
Contact Information
Further information regarding this opportunity can be obtained from Michael Baird, Lead Director, Investment, South East Asia, [email protected].
To be considered for this position applications must contain:
1. A statement addressing each of the numbered key selection criteria outlined in the position description, AND
2. A current curriculum vitae listing relevant qualifications a
nd/or registrations, details of employment history and relevant skills.
Applications close at midnight on 3 May 2026 (AEST). If you experience any difficulty in lodging your application online, please email [email protected].