Business Development Manager
Level 7 | Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2024 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
- If you would like to influence and make a difference within WA’s Agribusiness sector this may be the role for you!
- Contribute to industry growth and transformative development projects
- Build your network by liaising with key stakeholders
What will your typical day look like?
This is an exciting opportunity for an authentic and motivated leader to join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive and manage transformative business development opportunities within the Agribusiness, Food and Trade Directorate. Your goal will be to effectively manage business development projects to increase investment in Western Australia’s agri-foods sector, working along side commercial market participants and industry associations.
The agri-food, fish and fibre industries are the second largest traded industries in WA, worth an estimated $11.7 billion. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to industry growth through managing and facilitating complex resource and investment opportunities and innovative projects.
In this key role, you will be the conduit between WA’s agri-businesses and targeted domestic and international investors, financial institutions, and investment analysts. Your effective relationship building, and negotiation skills will be essential in collaborating and guiding potential businesses and investors through required pathways to secure investment and expand production and export activity from WA, all while managing investor expectations. The ability to understand and respond to changing domestic and global investment trends (e.g. Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG)) for WA’s advantage will provide much scope for achievement.
For further key responsibilities please see attached JDF.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you.
The successful applicant will be somebody that has previous experience in complex project management, and demonstrated experience working on investment development in a commercial or investment attraction capacity.
You will have strong communication skills to establish, maintain and effectively manage strategic partnerships, collaborative working relationships and effective communication networks with key stakeholders and agencies. Additionally, you will have a strategic mindset to develop strategies and support agribusinesses capacity building to develop and pitch concepts.
For all essential criteria, please see the attached JDF.
Why DPIRD?
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
Get ready to apply. It’s simple.
Click the Apply if this is something that excites you! All we need is:
- A resume of no more than three (3) pages including details of two (2) referees
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to ALL of the Essential Work Related Requirements (numbers 1-7) located in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
We’d love to hear from you!
To have a confidential discussion, contact Ed Hauck, A/Manager Investment Services, on +61 (0)459 891 834.
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment.
Special Requirements for this position:
- Intrastate, interstate, and international travel may be required.
- An acceptable National Police Certificate (police clearance) is required. If not currently held, must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense.
- The contract of employment specifies terms and conditions relating to this position.
- Business Development Managers may be required to support any functional area of the AF&T Directorate (i.e. Agribusiness Development, Trade, Food) or undertake placement in key partner agencies (e.g. JTSI, ITWA, Austrade, etc.) when required and as directed by the Executive Director.
- Occasional travel to and from metropolitan and regional offices may be required.
This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the department. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 06 September 2021 at 4:00 PM WST
