- Classification: AOPL C
- Location: Location: Manila, Philippines
- Salary: PHP 1,193,242 – 1,590,987
The Role
Austrade Manila is recruiting a Business Development Manager (BDM). As part of this role, you will work closely with Australian exporters, peak industry bodies to deliver a program of activities that support the diversification of Australian exporters into new markets and helps exporters to grow in established markets. Work experience and knowledge of the Green Economy sector (encompassing Energy, Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) and Infrastructure) is preferred.
Duties include
- Be an integral member of the Austrade Manila team, delivering services to Australian companies seeking to enter and expand in the Philippine market. This includes providing advice on market conditions, entry strategies, potential partners, and regulatory requirements; conducting market research; coordinating events and visit programs; and delivering inmarket support.
- Support the growth of Australia's exports by providing targeted trade advice to a portfolio of
Australian businesses within the Green Economy sector.
- Identify opportunities for Australian businesses by leveraging local market expertise and undertaking sector research.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with targeted peak industry bodies, in
collaboration with Austrade's Australia-based team.
- Plan and support visits to the market by Australian peak industry bodies and Australian businesses, helping to design visit programs that deliver trade outcomes and foster new business linkages.
- Work collaboratively within the Austrade network to contribute to service delivery and
achieve desired outcomes, including by maintaining a strong connection with Austrade's
Australia-based staff.
- Uphold a best practice approach to client servicing and embrace Austrade's digital approach
to client service delivery.
- Ensure a strong working relationship with other Australian agencies in the market including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and state and territory government agencies.
For more detailed information please view the Job Information Pack.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration and appointment you must have:
- Work Authorisation - to be eligible for employment with Austrade in the Philippines, candidates must be legally authorised to live and work in the Philippines at the time of appointment.
- Language - the successful candidate must be a highly motivated team member, fluent in written and spoken English.
- Security Clearance - the successful applicant must be willing to complete an Entry Level Screening Pack and be confirmed as a suitable person to access Government resources prior to commencement in the role.
Closing date
Applications close at 11:30pm, 4 July 2026 (local time) .
Only candidates who complete their application in Austrade's online recruitment system will be considered. Email applications cannot be accepted.
This is a locally-engaged position governed by Austrade's Overseas Engaged Employees terms and conditions of employment and Philippines labour law. Candidates must currently have the right to live and legally work in Philippines. Austrade will not be able to provide any sponsorship letter nor be involved in the work visa application process.
