Export Controls Specialist – Defence ITAR & FMS/DCS

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Flexible work arrangements

Veteran support

Perks@Downer

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Australia is seeking an Export Controls Officer to support defence projects by managing export control activities, preparing approval packages, and enabling access to advanced technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You'll collaborate with Defence and industry partners, contribute to governance and audit frameworks, and help sustain Australia's sovereign capability through meticulous records, reports, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with US export controls, ITAR, FMS and DCS in defence context.
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy for a Defence environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and stakeholder briefs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare export control approval applications, including TPRs and TAAs.
• Support FMS and DCS activities across Defence projects.
• Maintain export control records, approvals and audit documentation.
• Contribute to governance, procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Provide advice on ITAR compliance and export control requirements.

Skills

Export controls

ITAR compliance

FMS

DCS

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Records management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Job description

Downer Professional Services in Australia is seeking an Export Controls Officer to support defence projects by managing export control activities, preparing approval packages, and enabling access to advanced technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You'll collaborate with Defence and industry partners, contribute to governance and audit frameworks, and help sustain Australia's sovereign capability through meticulous records, reports, and stakeholder engagement.