Global Trade Compliance Lead – Export Controls

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead governance across export controls and customs. Based at NGA’s Fortitude Valley office, you will work with senior leaders, programs and suppliers to navigate multi‑jurisdictional export/import requirements in a highly regulated environment.

You will provide practical governance frameworks, influence risk management, and support NGA’s defence programs with independent, autonomous leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation across multi‑jurisdictional export‑control matters.
• Experience managing permits and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex compliance matters and drive corrective actions.
• Strengthen Global Trade policies, procedures, training and assurance frameworks.
• Manage risk assessments, audits and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Navigate export/import authorisations, permits and licences.
• Support supplier export‑control compliance and denied‑party screening.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical guidance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Export controls

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead governance across export controls and customs. Based at NGA’s Fortitude Valley office, you will work with senior leaders, programs and suppliers to navigate multi‑jurisdictional export/import requirements in a highly regulated environment.

You will provide practical governance frameworks, influence risk management, and support NGA’s defence programs with independent, autonomous leadership