Job summary
Reporting to the Head of Business and Talent Attraction / Investment Promotion, the Deputy Head of Business and Talent Attraction / Investment Promotion will be responsible for identifying, attracting and supporting companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong, by engaging in strategic planning and execution of investment promotion activities, visits to top level executives of leading companies, and providing assistance to potential investors under the purview of HKETO, i.e. Australia and New Zealand.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Business and Talent Attraction / Investment Promotion in driving the promotion work for inward investment and talent attraction to Hong Kong in the geographic markets under the purview of HKETO, i.e. Australia and New Zealand;
- Assist in implementing the annual geographic business plan for promoting inward investment to Hong Kong;
- Devise the list of target companies, in particular in priority sectors as identified by the InvestHK Head Office and those that can create valued employment in Hong Kong;
- Proactively reach out to target companies via conducting marketing activities and promotional campaigns, as well as individual company visits, and to provide timely advice and practical assistance to potential investors;
- Develop links and networks with ecosystem partners and identify opportunities that can help raise the profile of Hong Kong;
- Organise and support investment promotion visits by sector teams and directorate from InvestHK Head Office;
- Provide facilitation to InvestHK’s clients to expand to and connect the clients to the relevant stakeholders within the geographic markets under the purview of HKETO;
- Collect market intelligence and information on the sectors of interest;
- Maintain proper records of the contacts and leads generated as well as the aforementioned activities via various means including CRM, emails and file record; and
- Support the Dedicated Team for Attracting Businesses and Talents / Investment Promotion Unit in the HKETO and the HKETO’s initiatives on talent attraction and other activities as and when require.
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration, economics and finance, international relations, or international marketing & communications. A higher degree would be an advantage;
- A minimum of 5 years of full-time post qualification work experience of international sales and/or business development, preferably in innovation & technology; life & health sciences; fintech; financial services; or family offices;
- Knowledge and good understanding of foreign trade & investment promotion; ecosystem partnership or venture investment would be an advantage;
- Excellent presentation and communication skills in English;
- Broad knowledge of the business environment of Australia and New Zealand and relevant working experience is important. Experience of living and/or doing business in Hong Kong would be an asset;
- Willing to travel within the area under HKETO’s purview and to Hong Kong; and
- Candidate must be eligible to take up employment in Australia.
Terms of Appointment
The successful candidate will be offered a contract with a six months probationary period.
Benefits
Annual leave loading at 17.5%
Application Method
Interested applicants are invited to send a covering letter with full curriculum vitae, availability, and copies of academic qualification certificates/transcripts, record of employment and available references from previous employment by email to recruitment@hketosydney.gov.hk.
Application closing date: 6 March 2026 (Friday), 5:00 p.m. Sydney Time.
Late applications will not be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
General Notes
- The terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
- Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the HKSARG’s personal data policies of which are available at: https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/data_privacy_law/ordinance_at_a_Glance/ordinance.html
Further information
HKETO in Sydney: https://www.hketosydney.gov.hk
Invest Hong Kong: https://www.investhk.gov.hk/
Enquiry: recruitment@hketosydney.gov.hk
