Global Trade Operations Manager

RTX; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

RTX in Brisbane is seeking a Global Trade Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team delivering global trade advice and support to strategic operations.

You will report to the Global Trade Director and drive policy, process and technology improvements while ensuring compliance with international and Australian trade controls. The role balances leadership with hands-on operational delivery in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing a dispersed team.
• Extensive knowledge of global trade laws and regulations including FMS, ITAR, EAR and the Australian Defence Trade Controls Act.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to develop and execute plans to support compliance objectives.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation of multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Global Trade Operations team to support the implementation of the operational plan and ensure alignment with goals and objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance and improve team performance and productivity.
• Develop and manage policy and process improvement, system improvement, and enhanced use of technology.
• Drive resource and personnel management activities to ensure effective resource utilisation including career roadmaps, learning and development plans, mentoring, budgeting and general management.
• Deliver initiatives in accordance with schedules, budgets and resourcing.
• Ensure the team’s objectives, policies and practices align with stakeholder and business requirements.
• Design, establish and monitor performance metrics and prepare reports on the achievement of those metrics.
• Facilitate lessons learned.
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is maintained for all team members.

Skills

Dispersed team management

Global trade regulations

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-09

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-QLD-CANNON HILL-101 ~ 101 Southgate Ave ~ SOUTHGATE

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

• Support Australia’s Defence mission
• Work with an experienced team on the nation’s most complex engineering programs
• Grow your career with global expertise and local impact
• Flexible work opportunities and a supportive culture

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Global Trade Operations Manager.

Reporting to the Global Trade Director, the Global Trade Operations Manager leads the Global Trade Operations team to deliver specialist global trade advice and support to operational activities and growth opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join a fast-moving company that works on interesting and unique projects to support Australia’s defence mission and contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force.

Start your mission in a career filled with extraordinary opportunities

for learning, mentoring and professional development. We offer flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Global Trade Operations team to support the implementation of the operational plan and ensure alignment with, and timely achievement of, goals and objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance and improve team performance and productivity.
• Develop and manage policy and process improvement, system improvement, and enhanced use of technology.
• Drive resource and personnel management activities to ensure effective resource utilisation in support of the operational plan and initiatives including the development and implementation of career roadmaps and competency frameworks, learning and development plans, mentoring activities, budget planning, and general management activities.
• Deliver initiatives in accordance with agreed schedules, budgets, and resourcing.
• Ensure the Global Trade Operations team’s objectives, policies, and practices align with stakeholder and business requirements.
• Design, establish, and monitor performance metrics and prepare reports on the achievement of those metrics.
• Facilitate lessons learned.
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is maintained for all team members.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law or related discipline are desirable but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a dispersed team.
• Extensive knowledge of global trade laws and regulations (i.e. U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the Australian Defence Trade Controls Act), including agency guidance and practice, export licensing requirements, and industry “best practices” for compliance.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to develop and execute plans to support the achievement of compliance objectives.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to appropriately prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines and follow through on all assigned tasks to ensure timely completion.

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at

In return, we will support you with access to a global network of Global Trade professionals, industry-leading flexible workplace arrangements, and compliance centred systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.