Investment Manager - South Asia

Website: djsir.vic.gov.au
Job details:

• Do you want to make a real contribution to the success of the State of Victoria internationally?
• Are you looking to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment?
• Do you have a strong background in Foreign Direct Investment promotion and/or business development between South Asia and Australia?

About the Role

• Classification: Locally Engaged Staff
• Work Location: Victorian Government Trade & Investment (VGTI) office, Mumbai, India
• Employment Type: 2-year fixed term

Based in Mumbai India, the Investment Manager supports fast growing South Asian companies to expand into Victoria, Australia. The Investment Manager will have proven experience in technology, international business, and business development at CXO/executive level.

The role reports to the Director Investment – South Asia, based in Bangalore and works collaboratively with clients in India and colleagues in Melbourne, Australia. The Investment Manager will promote the state of Victoria’s investment attraction efforts across the South Asia region, with a strong focus on securing projects that lead to jobs creation and innovation (R&D, university partnerships) across key industry sectors including - advanced manufacturing, agri-business, digital technologies, health technologies and medical research and circular economy/renewable energy.

Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will possess:

1. Demonstrable experience and a strong understanding of South Asia’s business landscape, innovation ecosystems and decision making hierarchies.
2. Excellent communication, interpersonal, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated experience with Australian business or work in an international environment will be highly regarded.
3. Ability to form and maintain CXO-level relationships in both corporate and government organisations.
4. Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, data confidentiality, and adherence to public sector governance frameworks in all engagements.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits and the opportunity to work with our high performing teams in India and Melbourne, Victoria. We are committed to providing personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help our employees balance work and life.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be an Indian citizen or hold a valid work permit or visa for India.

The successful applicant will be subject to extensive background checks, including through relevant law enforcement authorities.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans and people who have a disability, and people from varied cultural backgrounds.

Contact Information

Further information regarding this opportunity can be obtained from Sriram Kasthuri, Director Investment – South Asia, Bengaluru via email: sri.kasthuri@global.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this position applications must contain:

1. A statement addressing each of the numbered key selection criteria outlined in the position description, AND

2. A current curriculum vitae listing relevant qualifications and/or registrations, details of employment history and relevant skills.

Applications close at midnight on 24 APRIL 2026 (AEDT). If you experience any difficulty in lodging your application online, please email internationalhr@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

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