About The Perth Hub
The Invest and Trade Western Australia team in Perth works in partnership with overseas office locations to coordinate ministerial missions and delegations and further strategic partnerships.
We have a Clients Services team who can help you with investment and trade opportunities in Western Australia. If you have a related enquiry complete our online form and the team can assist you!
We speak a range of languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Cantonese, Malay, Hakka, Indonesian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and French.
Contact the Perth team
Telephone: +61 (08) 6277 3000
Our Deputy Director
Simone Spencer | Deputy Director General - Strategy and International Engagement
Simone is the Deputy Director General, Strategy and International Engagement at the Western Australian Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Simone and her team provide strategic policy advice on state economic development issues and help to both shape and promote investment and trade opportunities.
Key areas of focus for Simone and her team include economic diversification, industry decarbonisation and fostering a cohesive approach to the State’s long-term economic development including leading Invest and Trade Western Australia, the State’s ‘front door’ for investors and exporters.
International delegates gather to learn more about WA’s energy landscape
Energy Exchange Australia (EXA), held in Perth from 11-13 March 2025, was the meeting place for global industry leaders and innovators in the energy sector.
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation (JTSI) was a major exhibitor promoting how Western Australia is transitioning to a diverse, low carbon economy.
Since 2023, Invest and Trade Western Australia has hosted a delegate briefing alongside the EXA program. This year, international delegates gained greater insight into investment and trade opportunities in WA’s energy sector, and the strategies guiding WA’s sustainable energy transition.
Rebecca Brown, Director General, JTSI provided an overview of Western Australia’s energy landscape, emphasising WA as a longstanding powerhouse of traditional energy industries that also embraces a future defined by renewables, technological advancements, and partnerships that drive a sustainable energy transition.
Ms Brown also introduced attendees to the twelve Aboriginal businesses exhibiting at JTSI’s Aboriginal Business Pavillion, each offering innovative products, services and technologies in the energy supply chain.
Simone Spencer, Deputy Director General, Invest and Trade Western Australia gave a detailed introduction to WA’s economy, followed by Alex King, Executive Director Strategic Policy, JTSI and Scott Davis, Executive Director Energy Transition Strategies, JTSI who provided insight into the State’s energy transition vision and strategies.
The session wrapped up with an engaging Q&A session that showcased the delegates' enthusiasm and strong interest in Western Australia.
To learn more about Western Australia’s energy landscape, visit our Energy homepage here.
If you are seeking assistance to identify or explore investment and trade opportunities in Western Australia, contact our Client Services team based in our Perth Hub here.
Published on: 20 March 2025
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