Global Trade Operations Manager

RTX Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global network of trade professionals

Flexible workplace arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is hiring a Global Trade Operations Manager to lead a dispersed team and deliver expert global trade advice for operational activities and growth opportunities. The role supports Australia’s defence mission with flexible work arrangements and a focus on compliance and risk management.

The successful candidate will manage resources, develop training roadmaps and career plans, and ensure alignment with stakeholder requirements while maintaining NV1 security clearance as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of global trade laws and regulations (FMS, ITAR, EAR, Australian Defence Trade Controls Act).
• Strong ability to lead a dispersed team and manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Global Trade Operations team to support operational plans and objectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance team performance and productivity.
• Develop and manage policy, process and system improvements.

Skills

Global trade knowledge

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Compliance and policy

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/commerce/law

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 https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

Benefits

• Access to a global network of Global Trade professionals.
• Industry-leading flexible workplace arrangements.
• Compliance centred systems and processes.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.