Business Development Manager

Overview

Shape the Future of Western Australia. Join a department that’s powering WA’s energy transition and building a bold, diverse economy for generations to come. At the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), your work will help drive innovation, support local businesses, and position WA on the global stage. If you're ready to make a real impact - this is where your next chapter begins.

Tenure: 2-year fixed term full-time. Location: Singapore

Are you passionate about international trade and investment? Do you thrive in dynamic, cross-cultural environments? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to play a pivotal role in strengthening economic ties between Singapore and Western Australia.

As the Business Development Manager, you will be instrumental in attracting investment from Singapore to Western Australia and promoting trade opportunities for WA businesses in Singapore. You will build strategic relationships with government, industry, and commerce, while supporting exporters with tailored market advice and intelligence. Representing WA at trade shows, conferences, and high-level engagements, you will enhance the State’s visibility and influence in Singapore.

In this role, you will identify and pursue trade and investment opportunities aligned with Western Australia’s Investment and Trade Plan. You will promote WA’s key sectors to investors and trade partners, pursue foreign direct investment opportunities, support businesses with market entry strategies, and maintain strong networks with government agencies, chambers of commerce, and industry bodies. You’ll also provide high-level support to the Investment and Trade Commissioner, including preparing briefing materials, presentations, and strategic advice.

You will monitor economic, political, and regulatory developments in Singapore that may impact trade and investment outcomes and contribute to business planning for Western Australia’s strategic focus in Singapore. Your insights will help shape WA’s international engagement and inform government stakeholders on market trends, risks, and opportunities.

This position is based in Singapore and does not attract a relocation package. To be considered candidates currently reside in Singapore and have valid working rights.

As a locally engaged staff member, you will be employed through a Singapore-based Employer of Record (EOR), which acts on behalf of the Department. Your employment will be governed by conditions of service that comply with Singapore labour laws.

Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process.

• Attract investment from Singapore to Western Australia and promote trade opportunities for WA businesses in Singapore.
• Build strategic relationships with government, industry, and commerce; support exporters with tailored market advice and intelligence.
• Represent WA at trade shows, conferences, and high-level engagements to enhance visibility and influence in Singapore.
• Identify and pursue trade and investment opportunities aligned with Western Australia’s Investment and Trade Plan; promote WA’s key sectors to investors and trade partners.
• Pursue foreign direct investment opportunities and support businesses with market entry strategies.
• Maintain networks with government agencies, chambers of commerce, and industry bodies; provide high-level support to the Investment and Trade Commissioner (briefing materials, presentations, strategic advice).
• Monitor economic, political, and regulatory developments in Singapore that may impact trade and investment outcomes and contribute to business planning.

• Experience in international trade and investment promotion; ability to work in cross-cultural environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills with government, industry, and commerce stakeholders.
• Ability to provide market advice, intelligence, and strategic briefings; capability to prepare materials and presentations.
• Willingness to work in Singapore-based role; valid working rights in Singapore; Singapore-based Employer of Record arrangement and compliance with Singapore labour laws.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and networking skills; ability to inform government stakeholders on market trends, risks, and opportunities.

To apply, click ‘Apply for Job’ at top or bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Please submit the following:

• A covering letter (two pages maximum) demonstrating your skills and experience in relation to the requirements outlined in the Job Description Form.
• A current CV detailing your skills, work history and key achievements. Please include contact details of two referees - ideally including your current or most recent line manager.

Your application must be submitted online. To avoid any last-minute system issues, we recommend submitting your application well ahead of the closing time.

Interested in more information?

For information regarding this position, you are encouraged to contact Betty Yang, Investment and Trade Commissioner ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam) on Tel (SG) or

To learn more about what we do and how to prepare your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, the department is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you have any communication or access needs and require adjustments to take part in the application process, please contact our Talent Team at We are committed to providing a fair and supportive recruitment experience for everyone.

Applications must be submitted prior to the closing date and time specified in the job advertisement. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants deemed suitable may be considered for appointment to similar roles within the department for up to 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.

Closing Date: Your application must be submitted online prior to the closing date and time - 4:00pm on WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2025 (GMT+8)