Defence ITAR Export Controls Specialist

First Nations Jobs; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Job summary

Downer Professional Services is seeking an Export Controls Officer to support defence capability by managing export control activities. You will prepare approval packages, coordinate data releases, and work with Defence and industry stakeholders to strengthen governance and compliance frameworks.

You’ll bring experience with US export controls (ITAR, FMS, DCS) and the ability to apply policy requirements in a Defence environment, while coordinating records management and audit documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with ITAR, FMS, and DCS in a defence context.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policy and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare export control applications, including TPRs and TAAs.
• Support FMS and DCS activities across defence projects.
• Maintain export control records, approvals, and audit documentation.
• Assist with development and governance of export control policies.
• Provide advice on ITAR compliance and export control requirements.

Skills

Export controls

Stakeholder engagement

Reports & briefs

Tools

Records management

Job description

Downer Professional Services is seeking an Export Controls Officer to support defence capability by managing export control activities. You will prepare approval packages, coordinate data releases, and work with Defence and industry stakeholders to strengthen governance and compliance frameworks.

You’ll bring experience with US export controls (ITAR, FMS, DCS) and the ability to apply policy requirements in a Defence environment, while coordinating records management and audit documentation.