Export Control Specialist: Global Trade Lead (Remote)

Austal Ships; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a Trade Control Specialist to manage export control risk, policies, and compliance across the organisation. Based in Fremantle, WA, or a remote working arrangement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The role focuses on maintaining export control strategies, training programs, and audits to ensure compliance with DTCA, ITAR, EAR, and related regulations, while aligning with corporate goals and industry requirements.

Qualifications

• NV1 AGSVA clearance required.
• Experience applying Defence Trade Controls Act, ITAR, EAR, FMS and EU regimes.
• Minimum 8 years in a similar role within Defence industry.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in enterprise risk management per ISO 31000.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Austal Defence Australia's export control compliance framework.
• Manage export control training programs and incident response plans.
• Collaborate with ICT, legal, supply chain and facilities management to embed controls.
• Lead and coordinate export control audits and risk assessments.
• Engage with external government and industry stakeholders on export controls.

Skills

NV1 clearance

DTCA ITAR EAR

Defence industry

Stakeholder influence

ISO 31000 risk mgmt

Job description

Austal Defence Australia is seeking a Trade Control Specialist to manage export control risk, policies, and compliance across the organisation. Based in Fremantle, WA, or a remote working arrangement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The role focuses on maintaining export control strategies, training programs, and audits to ensure compliance with DTCA, ITAR, EAR, and related regulations, while aligning with corporate goals and industry requirements.