About us

We focus on driving investment and trade opportunities through international engagement (particularly in the Asian region).

We also play an essential role to drive workforce development to support both small businesses as the engine room of economic growth and the larger emerging industry sectors.

Our vision

To shape a competitive environment that activates industry and business, attracts investment and drives growth to sustain a vibrant Territory economy and lifestyle.

Our mission

Buoyant business, strong investment and the workforce we need.

Leadership team

Chief executive officer

Ms Hayley Richards

Deputy CEO, Trade, Investment and Opportunities

Ms Kelly Ralston

General Manager, Business and Regions

Mr Jake Quinlivan

General Manager, Policy Strategy and Insights

Mr Luis Da Rocha

Executive Director, Corporate Services

Ms Joanna Frankenfeld

Organisational chart

The organisational chart PDF (144.4 KB) shows the structure of the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations to help deliver our strategic priorities.

Our minister

Hon Robyn Cahill, MLA

• Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations
• Minister for International Education, Migration and Population
• Minister for Workforce Development
• Minister for Advanced Manufacturing

Our campaign websites

Information is made available on a range of topics through our dedicated campaign websites.

View all of the department's campaign websites.

Our annual reports

View annual reports for the department prior to it being established.

Our customer service charter

View the department's customer service charter.

Customer service charter PDF (150.1 KB)
Customer service charter DOCX (61.3 KB)

Access to information

View the department’s statement of information.

Fraud control

View how we prevent fraud and how to report suspected fraud.

Careers

It’s an exciting time to join us. Find out more about our career opportunities.