Export Controls Officer

Downer; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer discounts

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Job summary

Downer is seeking an Export Controls Officer to support critical Defence capability by managing export control activities for advanced military communications technologies sourced from international partners. You will prepare approval packages, facilitate technology releases, and coordinate compliance with Defence stakeholders.

Working within the CASG environment, you will contribute to governance, auditing, records management, and compliance frameworks while ensuring ITAR compliance and strong

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with US export controls, ITAR, FMS, and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and compliance requirements in a Defence environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, briefs, submissions, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across Defence, industry, and government organisations.
• Experience managing records, registers, project documentation, and information management activities.
• A proactive and autonomous approach, with the ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative, and accountability in a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate export control approval applications, including Third Party Retransfers (TPRs) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs).
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) activities across Defence projects.
• Maintain export control records, registers, approvals, and audit documentation.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of export control policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Provide advice and support on ITAR compliance and export control requirements.

Skills

US export controls

ITAR compliance

FMS/DCS

Legislation interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation management

Job description

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.

About the Role

As an Export Controls Officer, you will support the delivery of critical Defence capability by managing export control activities that enable access to advanced military communications technologies sourced from international partners. Working within the CASG environment, you will prepare export control approval packages, facilitate technology and data releases, coordinate compliance activities, and work closely with Defence and industry stakeholders to support capability outcomes. You'll also contribute to the ongoing development of export control governance, auditing, records management, and compliance frameworks.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and coordinate export control approval applications, including Third Party Retransfers (TPRs) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs).
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) activities across Defence projects.
• Maintain export control records, registers, approvals, and audit documentation.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of export control policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Provide advice and support on ITAR compliance and export control requirements.

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.

About the Role

As an Export Controls Officer, you will support the delivery of critical Defence capability by managing export control activities that enable access to advanced military communications technologies sourced from international partners. Working within the CASG environment, you will prepare export control approval packages, facilitate technology and data releases, coordinate compliance activities, and work closely with Defence and industry stakeholders to support capability outcomes. You'll also contribute to the ongoing development of export control governance, auditing, records management, and compliance frameworks.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and coordinate export control approval applications, including Third Party Retransfers (TPRs) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs).
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) activities across Defence projects.
• Maintain export control records, registers, approvals, and audit documentation.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of export control policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Provide advice and support on ITAR compliance and export control requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience working with US export controls, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
• Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and compliance requirements in a Defence environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, briefs, submissions, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across Defence, industry, and government organisations.
• Experience managing records, registers, project documentation, and information management activities.
• A proactive and autonomous approach, with the ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative, and accountability in a complex project environment.

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 it 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.
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