Description:
About the job – Industry Advisor
ICN NT plays a pivotal role in promoting and facilitating major projects and driving economic development across the Northern Territory. Our clients and projects cover all major sectors including Government, Defence, construction, Oil & Gas, mining and renewables.
We are seeking an Industry Advisor to support the connection of local businesses with opportunities across the Northern Territory. In this role, you will contribute to the development of major projects and play an important part in strengthening local capability and industry capacity. This will help ensure Territory businesses are well-positioned to engage with and benefit from emerging opportunities.
Responsibilities:
· Engage with and support local businesses to understand their capabilities and needs.
· Promote the capabilities of Northern Territory businesses to local, interstate and international stakeholders, including government and private sector organisations.
· Identify and connect suitable local suppliers to major projects.
· Foster ongoing relationships with suppliers and project proponents to support collaboration.
· Maintain and update business data in a CRM for internal and client reporting.
· Help to map supply chains to influence strategies and frameworks for new and emerging industries.
· Increase awareness of ICN NT and promote local industry by attending networking events, forums and industry briefings.
· Maintain strong industry knowledge through ongoing engagement with government and industry networks.
Skills and experience:
· Experience working with industry, trade or supply chain networks.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with local suppliers, project proponents and key industry stakeholders.
· Understanding of local industry capabilities, trends and opportunities, particularly in relation to regional projects and economic development.
· Strong analytical skills to assess industry capabilities and provide practical advice based on project needs.
· Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a small dynamic team.
Whilst the below is not essential for the role, these skills and experience would be preferred:
· Research and report-writing skills to present clear and practical advice.
· Ability to manage and analyse data using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
· A background in Project Management or Business Development.
Why join ICN NT?
· Impactful work - you’ll play a crucial role in supporting an organisation that facilitates real opportunities for NT businesses.
· Diverse role - a blend of business networking, industry advocacy, data entry and industry analysis keeps every day fresh and engaging.
· Industry exposure - work closely with senior executives, industry leaders and key NT businesses, expanding your network and industry knowledge.
· Supportive workplace - we’re a tight-knit team that values collaboration, efficiency and a sense of humour.
· Flexibility - while we have a high-performance culture, we also understand work-life balance and value a supportive work environment.
How to apply:
If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting Northern Territory business and economic development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Any applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
If you have questions about the role or would like to discuss the position confidentially, please contact Tom Jackson on 8922 9422 or tom.jackson@icnnt.org.au.