Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Sales and business development
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/026968B
Trade Manager, Defence
The Role
As a Trade Manager, Defence, you will be reporting to the Lead, Cleantech and Advanced Manufacturing, within the Trade Branch. The position will be responsible for delivery of Advanced Manufacturing trade initiatives.
You will enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the group, including delivery of key programs to assist businesses access export opportunities, provide expert advice and analysis to high-level stakeholders and represent Global Victoria in a variety of forums, both internal and external.
You will work effectively as a member of the Global Victoria team, including engaging with staff overseas in the international network of 23 Victorian Trade and Investment offices. The engagement will broaden to include other stakeholders within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) and other branches within the Victorian Government. The role provides a great opportunity to leverage existing, or further develop, Government networks.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
This position sits within the Trade Branch of Global Victoria which also includes Global Engagement and International Education.
The Trade team supports Victorian businesses to access global markets. This includes leading on trade strategy, policy, insights, and improving market access for Victorian firms. The team provides support for identified priority exporters including facilitation and advice services; developing export capability; delivering a strategic program of inward and outbound missions, including conferences, expos and events and; and directs trade activities delivered by the network of 23 Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) offices overseas.
About You
Use your extensive knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing sectors to achieve the objectives of the branch, and a proven track record in delivering trade outcomes pertinent to this role.
You will continue to develop your excellent interpersonal skills, including analytical, networking and communication skills, demonstrating this from the provision of sector intelligence to a wide range of audiences in previous roles.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Hui on 0459 877 196 and lis [email protected] or George Di Scala on 0409 383 616 and [email protected].
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 27 November 2025.