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.
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Telephone: +61 (08) 6277 3000
Email: investandtrade@deed.wa.gov.au
Our Deputy Director
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Simone Spencer | Deputy Director General - Strategy, Performance and International Engagement
Simone is the Deputy Director General, Strategy, Performance and International Engagement at the Western Australian Department of Energy and Economic Diversification. Simone and her team shape and align strategy, policy, planning, evaluation and communication across DEED to ensure effective delivery and resource utility while leading the Government’s investment, trade and international engagement agenda.
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.
Western Australia showcased as a premier study destination in Japan and Korea
Invest and Trade Western Australia’s (WA) Northeast Asia Hub recently welcomed 13 education and training providers to Japan and Korea as part of a WA Education Roadshow.
Across the two markets, the delegation connected with education agents, government representatives, school staff and prospective students to showcase WA as an ideal study destination that offers an immersive education experience and enviable lifestyle.
In both countries, the delegation participated in a WA education agent workshop and information session to promote the study opportunities and education pathways available in WA.
This was followed by a reception bringing together alumni, prospective students, education providers and industry partners to share their experiences studying in WA.
The delegation also participated in the Study Australia Education Fair, hosted by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), in both countries, connecting with prospective students and parents interested in studying abroad.
Our Japan office provided additional support for the Fair and hosted a WA booth to further promote how Western Australia's welcoming communities and diverse economy create opportunities for students to build their future career.
Our Japan office also co-hosted WA Open Days with two schools delivering the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum. These events created further opportunities for the delegation to promote their courses and relevant WACE scholarships.
In Korea, the delegation participated in the Study Australia Roadshow, also hosted by Austrade, visiting international schools in Daegu and Jeju to promote WA’s leading edge academic courses and hands-on learning experiences in high-demand industries.
The 13 WA education providers that joined us across Japan and Korea were
- Australian Professional Skills Institute
- Campus Perth
- Curtin University
- Edith Cowan University
- Kaplan Business School
- Murdoch College
- TAFE International Western Australia
- Murdoch University
- Phoenix Academy
- UP Education
- University of Western Australia (UWA)
- UWA Centre for English Language Teaching
- UWA College
Connect with Invest and Trade WA’s Northeast Asia Hub via our website for support promoting study opportunities in WA across the region.
Published on: 11 June 2026
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