Global Trade Compliance Lead, Australia Markets

Clsa; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid work model

18 weeks paid parental leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead global trade and export controls across defence programs. You’ll develop governance frameworks, guide risk assessments and handle complex authorisations with minimal supervision.

Based at Fortitude Valley, you’ll partner with senior leaders, programmes and suppliers to translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, while keeping NV1 clearance requirements and regulatory changes at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field, essential.
• Experience interpreting multi-jurisdictional export-control legislation.
• Experience managing permits and licences end-to-end.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of DSGL/USML/CCL classifications is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex compliance matters and drive corrective actions.
• Strengthen Global Trade policies, procedures and training.
• Manage risk assessments, audits and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Navigate export/import authorisations, permits and licences.
• Support supplier export-control compliance and screenings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into guidance.

Skills

Global Trade compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Export controls

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead global trade and export controls across defence programs. You’ll develop governance frameworks, guide risk assessments and handle complex authorisations with minimal supervision.

Based at Fortitude Valley, you’ll partner with senior leaders, programmes and suppliers to translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, while keeping NV1 clearance requirements and regulatory changes at the forefront.