Ian Smith
Adviser
Canberra
Summary
To build a meaningful and impactful career within the Australian Public Service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Austrade Delegate - SME Liaison
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
3 2024 - 03.2024
- Represented Austrade at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
- Engaged with Australian businesses to highlight export opportunities through Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy
- Collaborated with colleagues across the Australian Government in the planning and delivery of the SME Marketplace
- Responded to any emerging policy issues; conducted final quality checks on setup through a policy lens
- Provided policy support to Austrade’s senior executive throughout the Summit.
Adviser
Australian Trade and Investment Commission
6 2022 - Current
- Briefed senior leadership for IDCs and high-level engagements
- Including the pre posting Austrade brief for Ambassador Kevin Rudd
- Led the agency wide implementation of the A-UKFTA
- Coordinating with both onshore staff and London Post
- Represented Austrade at ACT Business Chamber Event for the activation of the A-UKFTA
- Represented Austrade at various Latin America business events
- Revised speeches for the Trade and Tourism Minister for American Chamber of Commerce events
- Supported Post with the PM’s State Visit to the US
- Coordinating briefing for an Innovation Event in Washington DC
- Led the onshore coordination of Austrade’s APEC activities
- Including engagement with San Francisco Post in coordinating the Trade and Tourism Ministers Program in attending Australia House
- An Austrade initiative to attract US investment to Australia
- Supported Austrade clients through monthly U.S
- Business insights reports
- Supported development of New Policy Proposals, including diversification efforts to assist exporters impacted by the phase out of live sheep exports
- Supervised and mentored Austrade graduates to support professional development and deliver organisational outcomes.
Chair of the Austrade LGBTQIA+ Network
Australian Trade and Investment Commission
02.2022 - Current
- Delivery of leadership and strategic direction for the Diversity and Inclusion Network
- Development of welfare and support initiatives for members and Austrade staff identifying as LGBTQIA+
- Organised an Austrade live for Pride Month to encourage staff to create a safe environment within our offices
- Pioneered changes to recognise LBGTQIA+ staff identity, including through whole-of-agency use of pronouns in email and MS Teams.
Policy Officer
Australian American Fulbright Commission
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed educational and cultural exchange programs for over 80 grantees
- Sustained strong working relationships with senior University and Governmental stakeholders
- Represented the Fulbright Commission through delivery of physical and virtual information sessions and seminars
- Provided leadership, management, and development guidance to my direct reports
- Provided secretariat support to the Fulbright board and senior officers.
Policy Officer
Primary Industries and Regions South Australian Government
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted with South Australia’s biosecurity emergency response to a fruit fly outbreak
- Led a small team to address the evolving biosecurity requirements of domestic and global markets
- Researching, advising on, and responding to complex and sensitive information to manage risks to protect South Australia's $1.3 billion horticulture industry
- Completed reports against Treaty requirements within desired timeframes
- Established close working relationships with key external stakeholders, including members of relevant DAFF and DFAT desks
- Used my subject matter expertise to inform my team’s understanding and approach to communicating with impacted horticulturalist stakeholders.
Education
Masters of Diplomacy - Transnational Diplomacy, Negotiation, Persuasion Advocacy And Protocol
Australian National University
Canberra 01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of International Studies - International Relations and Australian Government Policy
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC 01.2014 - 04.2017
Skills
International Relations
Business Administration
Economics & Finance
Governance & New Policy Development
Cabinet & Budgetary Processes
Cable drafting (ICN)
Communication & Coordination
People Management
Crisis Response Management
Networking
Meeting facilitation
Coaching and Mentoring
referees
R E F E R E E S
Andreas Battocchio
Senior Adviser
Europe, Americas, Middle East and Africa International Relationships Branch Government and Policy Division
Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Phone: (02) 9392 2215
Email: Andreas.Battocchio@austrade.gov.au
Meggan Fitzgerald
Tuckwell Scholarship Manager
Phone: 0481317377
Email: megganfitzgerald@protonmail.com
Timeline
Chair of the Austrade LGBTQIA+ Network
Australian Trade and Investment Commission
02.2022 - Current
Policy Officer
Australian American Fulbright Commission
05.2021 - 06.2022
Policy Officer
Primary Industries and Regions South Australian Government
01.2021 - 05.2021
Masters of Diplomacy - Transnational Diplomacy, Negotiation, Persuasion Advocacy And Protocol
Australian National University
01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of International Studies - International Relations and Australian Government Policy
Deakin University
01.2014 - 04.2017
Austrade Delegate - SME Liaison
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
3 2024 - 03.2024
Adviser
Australian Trade and Investment Commission
6 2022 - Current
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