Export Controls Specialist Defence ITAR & FMS Expert

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

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