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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Novated car leases

Additional annual leave

Flexible working

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing

Employee discount

Recognition program

Résumé du poste

Northrop Grumman Australia in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead governance across export controls, customs and freight. Based at Fortitude Valley, you will partner with senior leaders to translate complex regulations into practical business processes.

You will drive risk assessments, audits and improvement initiatives, manage end-to-end permits, and ensure compliance across multi-jurisdictional frameworks while supporting defense programs and supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field.
• Experience interpreting export-control legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
• End-to-end permits and licences management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; simplify complex info.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Global Trade, Customs and Freight frameworks; DSGL/USML/CCL; 6+ years.
• NV1 Australian government security clearance eligibility.

Responsabilités

• Investigate complex compliance matters and drive corrective actions.
• Strengthen Global Trade policies, procedures, training and assurance frameworks.
• Manage risk assessments, audits and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Navigate export/import authorisations, permits and licences.
• Support supplier export-control compliance and denied-party screening.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical guidance.
• Partner with senior, technical and cross-functional stakeholders to solve challenges.

Connaissances

Global Trade

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Detail oriented

NV1 clearance

ITAR knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law or related field

Description du poste

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.

Senior Principal Compliance Officer

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.

• Investigate complex compliance matters and drive corrective actions.
• Strengthen Global Trade policies, procedures, training and assurance frameworks.
• Manage risk assessments, audits and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Navigate complex export/import authorisations, permits and licences.
• Support supplier export-control compliance and denied‑party screening.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical guidance.
• Partner with senior, technical and cross‑functional stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

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.

• A Bachelor's degree in Law or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation across complex, multi‑jurisdictional export‑control matters.
• Experience managing permits and licences end‑to‑end, including complex or sensitive applications.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Experience across Global Trade, Customs and Freight regulatory frameworks, knowledge of DSGL, USML and CCL classifications, and 6+ years of directly related experience will be highly regarded.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Government security clearance.

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.

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training.
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible working options – hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.

Location & Working Arrangements

Based in our Fortitude Valley office, the role offers hybrid work arrangements with flexible options. Full‑time, permanent employment.

Eligibility & Clearance

Australian citizenship required for this position. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable; your nationality may be a factor in determining suitability. Must obtain a police check and employment screening verification.

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Secret (NV1)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Job Category: Legal and Regulatory