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Northrop Grumman Australia in Fortitude Valley is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead export controls and customs compliance across Defence programs. You will be a trusted advisor to the Senior Manager Global Trade, shaping governance frameworks with autonomy and impact.
You will investigate complex matters, manage permits, navigate authorisations, and support supplier compliance while staying abreast of regulatory changes.
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:
You’ll also need the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Government security clearance.
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:**
**Additional information**
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations 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