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TIQ is recruiting an Investment Director based in Germany. The Investment Director will manage the investment interests of Queensland in the German and other European markets through the identification, promotion, and facilitation of foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities. The exact location of the TIQ Germany office will be discussed with the successful candidate. Applications close 31 July.  The application link can be found here: Director, Investment – Deutschland – Indeed.com

The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung is pleased to invite Business Council Members and Friends to the virtual event Free Trade Agreement Australia-European Union on the 24th of June.

The discussion will feature:

H.E. Philip Green,  Australian Ambassador to Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Ms. Alison Burrows, Australia EU-FTA Chief Negotiator, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

H.E. Dr. Michael Pulch, EU Ambassador to Australia

The Hon. MP Volkmar Klein, Chair of the Economic Cooperation and Development Committee for the CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group, Chair of the German-Pacific Parliamentary Friendship Group, German Bundestag

The Hon. Senator Eric Abetz, Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee for the Liberal Party, Australian Senate

Dr. Michael Zettinig, Director, German Australian Chamber of Industry & Commerce

The event is aimed at audiences in Germany and Australia and will be held in English. For registration and more information, please click HERE. All enquiries regarding the event should be directed to the KAS via email@kas.de

The German Australian Business Council is looking for a new event management employee to support our mission to be a catalyst for the generation of business opportunities and relationships between our two nations. The position is available from June 1st, 2021.

The primary duties (undertaken independently and/or together with the responsible Board member) will be to ensure the smooth preparation, running and follow-up of events. Details on the individual tasks can be found in the attached job description.

You will bring the following SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in organising events
• IT Skills
• Design skills for invitations and social media is a plus
• Know-how in negotiating with event locations (hotels, restaurants, catering)
• Know-how in modern communication tools / MS Office
• Excellent communication skills in both English and German

The employee should be located in Frankfurt or surrounds but will also supply remote support to our Munich and Berlin groups.

Working hours are flexible. The contract/salary is based on a ‘450 € -Mini Job’.

If you are interested or know somebody who may be interested in supporting the work of the German Australian Business Council, please contact our Board member Malte Schudlich (malte.schudlich@gabc.eu)

More information can be found in the document below:

20210522_Job Vacancy GABC Events Management