Export Control Specialist

Talent; Canberra; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave purchase option

Professional development support

Certifications support

Job summary

Talent in Canberra is seeking an Export Controls Specialist to work at the intersection of ITAR, international collaboration and complex technical delivery, shaping how information can be accessed, shared and managed.

In this permanent full-time role you will interpret requirements, manage data-sharing scenarios and provide practical guidance to stakeholders while maintaining governance and an NV1 security clearance on site.

Qualifications

• Experience with ITAR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) export control arrangements.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and translate into practical guidance.
• Experience in regulated, complex acquisition or sustainment environments.
• Strong governance, compliance and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain export control records and registrations (e.g., TAA, TPR).
• Coordinate reviews and amendments with asset managers and SMEs.
• Review data-sharing proposals for export control compliance.
• Provide specialist export controls advice to stakeholders.
• Support governance activities, controls, and monthly reporting.

Skills

ITAR export controls

FMS export controls

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Regulatory interpretation

Job description

• Permanent Full-Time | Up to $175k package
• Canberra | On-site requirements
• Minimum NV1 security clearance required

Work at the intersection of Export Controls, international collaboration and complex technical delivery in a specialist role where the advice you provide has a direct impact on how information can be accessed, shared and managed.

This opportunity will see you working across complex ITAR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) arrangements, partnering with technical subject matter experts and stakeholders in Australia and internationally.

Beyond maintaining the required governance and agreements, you'll be relied upon to interpret requirements, work through complex data-sharing scenarios and provide practical advice that enables work to progress while maintaining compliance.

The Role

As an Export Controls Specialist, you'll provide practical advice and guidance to stakeholders, helping navigate export control obligations while maintaining the governance and controls required across the program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) and Third Party Retransfer (TPR) registers
• Coordinating reviews and proactively managing amendments with Asset Managers and subject matter experts
• Reviewing data sharing proposals for compliance with Export Control and ITAR requirements
• Providing specialist Export Controls advice and guidance to stakeholders
• Maintaining Non-Disclosure Deed registers and ensuring deed templates remain current
• Conducting internal assurance activities and implementing controls to manage compliance risks
• Preparing monthly reporting and supporting ongoing governance activities

About You

You'll bring established Export Controls experience and the confidence to provide specialist advice within a complex, highly regulated environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Demonstrated experience with ITAR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) export control arrangements
• Experience within complex acquisition or sustainment environments
• Strong understanding of export control governance, compliance and risk management
• The ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical guidance
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A minimum NV1 security clearance

Why Consider the Opportunity?

You’ll work closely with technical subject matter experts and key stakeholders, with a mix of advisory, governance and assurance work that will see you applying your expertise across complex and varied scenarios.

• There is also a range of employee benefits available, including the option to purchase additional leave and support for professional development and certifications.