Export Control Officer

Downer Professional Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on healthcare and retail

Career mapping and accelerated learning programs

Veteran support initiatives

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Melbourne is seeking an Export Control Officer to support the delivery of critical Defence projects. The role involves program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and management of export controls. The successful candidate will have strong skills in problem-solving, the ability to manage competing priorities, and familiarity with Defence acquisition environments. Competitive salary and commitment to diversity are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence acquisition environments is desirable.
• Strong understanding of export controls and ITAR regulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Export Controls briefings and related activities.
• Provide support to the Program Management Office (PMO).
• Draft and manage correspondence for stakeholders.
• Support corporate reporting and governance requirements.
• Deliver specialist advice to support program management.

Skills

Strong program coordination and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and dynamic tasks

Experience in Defence acquisition or sustainment environments

Familiarity with Export Controls and ITAR regulations

Proven ability to work autonomously and solve complex problems

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Base pay range

A$120,000.00/yr - A$160,000.00/yr

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Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for an Exports Control Officer based in Melbourne to support the development and delivery of program management functions for a Land program, with a focus on export controls, stakeholder coordination, and program governance within a Defence environment.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Coordinate Export Controls briefings and related activities
• Provide support to the Program Management Office (PMO)
• Draft and manage correspondence for internal and external stakeholders
• Support corporate reporting and governance requirements
• Deliver specialist advice to support planning, monitoring, and control of this Land Program

What You’ll Bring

• Strong program coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and dynamic tasks
• Experience in Defence acquisition or sustainment environments (CASG desirable)
• Familiarity with Export Controls and ITAR regulations (highly desirable)
• Proven ability to work autonomously and solve complex problems

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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