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Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead governance across export controls, including customs and freight, based at Fortitude Valley. You will advise the Senior Manager Global Trade and enable compliant programs across Defence operations.
The role offers autonomy to influence NGA's compliance risk, drive complex investigations, and partner with senior stakeholders across technical teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA), we're committed to solving complex challenges that support our customers, our people and the Defence capabilities they rely on. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Global Trade or export controls professional to bring their expertise to NGA and work across complex compliance matters supporting our Defence operations.
Based at our Fortitude Valley office, you'll work with senior leaders, programs and suppliers, helping the business navigate complex export and import requirements in a highly regulated environment.
Your role
As our Senior Principal Compliance Officer, you'll be a trusted advisor to the Senior Manager Global Trade, providing practical governance frameworks across export controls, including customs and freight. With a high level of autonomy, you'll influence how NGA manages compliance risk while helping enable our programs and broader business operations.
You'll have the opportunity to:
About you
You're an experienced compliance, Global Trade or legal professional who enjoys solving complex problems and translating regulatory requirements into practical business governance frameworks. You're comfortable working independently, influencing senior stakeholders and partnering across technical and non‑technical teams.
You'll bring:
At Northrop Grumman, we do the right thing, do what we promise, commit to shared success and pioneer. You'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to complex challenges while helping enable the programs, suppliers and operations that support our mission.
What we offer
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification
Job Category: Legal and Regulatory
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law.