Export Control Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave options

Professional development support

Certifications

Job summary

Talent International in Canberra is seeking an Export Controls Specialist to join a permanent, on-site role focused on ITAR and Foreign Military Sales compliance. You will advise across complex data-sharing scenarios, maintain TAA/TPR registers, and ensure governance and risk controls across the program.

Ideally you bring ITAR/FMS experience, strong governance and stakeholder engagement, and a minimum NV1 security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with ITAR and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) export controls.
• Experience in complex acquisition or sustainment environments.
• Strong governance, compliance and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical guidance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Minimum NV1 security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) registers and Third Party Retransfer (TPR) registers.
• Coordinating reviews and 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 templates are current.
• Conducting internal assurance activities and implementing controls to manage compliance risks.
• Preparing monthly reporting and supporting governance activities.

Skills

Export controls

ITAR

FMS

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

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.

• 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.