Queensland Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner

QUEENSLAND SENIOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT COMMISSIONER - SOUTH ASIA

About Trade and Investment Queensland

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency, where the work we do is truly unique. We shape, promote and strengthen Queensland by facilitating some of the most exciting import, export and investment projects in the world.    TIQ has one of Australia's largest international networks, with a presence in more than 27 global locations. Ideally positioned in the Asia-Pacific region, Queensland is the perfect place for new businesses, talented and skilled migrants, and developing international students to be part of the journey in helping us move Queensland forward. Find out more at 

About the Region

Situated within the South Asia Region of the International Operations Division, TIQ Bengaluru office is strategically placed to assist Queensland exporters and investors to take advantage of opportunities within any of Queensland's key sectors (eg. Mining Resources and Energy; Food and Agribusiness; International Education and Training; Health, Innovation and Technology and Manufacturing, Consumer and Services).

Do you Lead Strategically? Think Globally? Build Enduring Relationships? Drive Accountability and Outcomes?

Reporting to the General Manager, International Operations Division, as Commissioner you will lead and manage the Bengaluru office, work with the Queensland-focused team in Mumbai and be responsible for the development of market strategies and the achievement of trade and investment outcomes across India and the South Asia region.

Your role is to build strategic relations with government; strong, commercially focused relationships within the business community in India; to identify and work with international investors looking to invest in Queensland; and to enable commercial outcomes for Queensland businesses seeking to establish themselves abroad.

To be successful in this role you will:

• maintain and strengthen Queensland's reputation as a place to work, study, and do business
• promote and support Queensland business and Queensland government initiatives
• optimise existing and establish new business networks with key decision makers, customers, government representatives, business leaders and industry allies to deliver export and investment opportunities for Queensland
• guide and support your team to deliver trade and investment outcomes by providing clients with market intelligence, business leads, advice, introductions, and participating in trade shows, business matching services, and other activities
• manage trade missions and Ministerial visits including preparation of visit programs and accompanying Ministers and business delegations in South Asia
• ensure the efficient and effective governance and management of the offices in the region, including exercising of approved employee and budgetary delegations and corporate reporting obligations

This role may require additional duties to be completed as directed

The ideal candidate for this role (key capabilities)

TIQ recognises that organisational success is driven by excellence in leadership and management, and as an organisation have established the Working together at TIQ behaviours most relevant to success within TIQ.

Respect each other - Act with integrity - Take pride in our professionalism - Collaborate and cooperate - Show a positive attitude - Recognise and celebrate our achievements

All team members are expected to embrace and model these behaviours to ensure TIQ achieves success and develops an organisational culture that enables TIQ to meet its current and future strategic objectives.

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following key capabilities that link to the "key responsibilities and accountabilities" for this role:

• Thinks strategically and brings sound commercial acumen, an understanding of government and the credibility to contribute substantially to international trade and investment activities
• Demonstrates a deep familiarity with India and other key markets in South Asia and Australia, and 10-15 years business experience, with minimum 5 years in a senior role
• Champions innovative ideas and demonstrates detailed knowledge in one or more of the Queensland Government's key industry sectors
• Experience in building team capability, while inspiring individuals and team commitments to achieve results in a client facing environment
• Possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills and has a high level of resilience while operating in a high-pressured environment with competing priorities

While there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, practical experience in international business or management and/or qualifications in international business or a related discipline will be well regarded.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration and appointment, you must have:

• Work Authorisation – to be eligible for employment within TIQ, you must be legally authorised to live and work in India at the time of appointment and provide the required evidence to support your eligibility.
• Language – the candidate must be fluent in high level written and spoken English.
• Security Clearance – the successful candidate must be willing to undertake a screening check and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencing in the role.

How to apply

If you meet the eligibility criteria and think this opportunity is for you, we encourage you to apply.

An application should be emailed as one PDF document (maximum four pages) including

• Cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role, what makes you the best person for the position and how you meet the key capabilities; and
• Current resume detailing your work history, education, and language skills relevant to the position

Email your application to hr- with the email SUBJECT Commissioner India_Your Name

Applications close at 11.59pm (Queensland time) on Sunday, 9 November 2025

Job Type: Full-time