Defence Trade Compliance Lead (Export Controls)

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Annual leave

WhereFit program

Professional development

Job summary

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace in Canberra, ACT, seeks an experienced International Trade Compliance Coordinator to lead export control activities for the Mawson Lakes Facility. You will ensure compliance with Australian and international frameworks and support critical defence projects across global teams.

The role requires coordinating education programs, advising on licensing, managing audits, and liaising with regulators and industry partners to strengthen national sovereign capability.

Qualifications

• Diploma Level or above qualification in law, international relations, transport, logistics, supply chain, customs brokerage, business or other related field.
• Formal training and certification in export controls, trade controls and/or trade compliance (desirable).
• Minimum 3 years export control, trade control and/or trade compliance coordination experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementing Australian and US export controls (military and dual use).
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, government and industry partners.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, declarations, and artefacts relevant to ensuring appropriate handling and control of export controlled material.
• Provide export control advice, ensuring guidance is practical, risk-informed and aligned with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and deliver tailored education, training and awareness programs to internal and external audiences, including senior leaders, project management, procurement, engineering, legal and compliance.
• Support the business in preparing for audits, reviews, licence submissions, and compliance reporting, including liaison with regulators and industry partners where required.
• Identify licensing requirements and assist with applications for, and the drafting of, export and import authorisations (e.g. Australian supply permits, section 10A and 10C permits, Technical Assistance Agreements).
• Interpret and apply licence conditions, exemptions, retransfer limitations, access requirements (e.g. regular employee tests), end-use and end-user obligations and technology control requirements.

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Education

Diploma level or above (law/IR/logistics)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace in Canberra, ACT, seeks an experienced International Trade Compliance Coordinator to lead export control activities for the Mawson Lakes Facility. You will ensure compliance with Australian and international frameworks and support critical defence projects across global teams.

The role requires coordinating education programs, advising on licensing, managing audits, and liaising with regulators and industry partners to strengthen national sovereign capability.