Global Trade Specialist

RTX; Southgate; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Global Trade Specialist in Australia to provide expert global trade advice and support to our operational activities. You will report to the Global Trade Operations Manager and contribute to compliance and growth opportunities across complex defence-focused programs.

The role offers access to a global network, flexible workplace arrangements, and ongoing development opportunities. You will collaborate with a dispersed team and stakeholders, ensuring safe, compliant operations

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law or related discipline is desirable but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in managing export controls across complex programs dispersed team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global trade laws and regulations (FMS, ITAR, EAR, Australian Defence Trade Controls Act) including agency guidance and licensing requirements.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Able to contribute to the execution of plans to support compliance objectives.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Trade Operations team to implement the operational plan and ensure alignment with, and timely achievement of, functional goals and objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance and improve program service delivery performance and productivity.
• Work within defined policy to support process improvement, system improvement, and enhanced use of technology.
• Support the growth and development of team members, to improve shared knowledge and effectiveness as Global Trade professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team.
• Deliver initiatives in accordance with agreed schedules, budgets, and resourcing.
• Actively contribute to the Global Trade Operations team’s objectives, policies, and practices to align with stakeholder and business requirements.
• Maintain records to ensure accurate performance metrics and reporting data on the achievement of those metrics.
• Facilitate lessons learned across multiple programs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, regulators, customers, suppliers, and business partners where required.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment is maintained for all team members.

Skills

Export controls

Global trade compliance

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/commerce/law

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-22

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 Specialist.

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.

Reporting to the Global Trade Operations Manager, the Global Trade Specialist is an integral member of the Global Trade Operations team, delivering 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

• Support the Global Trade Operations team to implement the operational plan and ensure alignment with, and timely achievement of, functional goals and objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance and improve program service delivery performance and productivity.
• Work within defined policy to support process improvement, system improvement, and enhanced use of technology.
• Support the growth and development of team members, to improve shared knowledge and effectiveness as Global Trade professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team.
• Deliver initiatives in accordance with agreed schedules, budgets, and resourcing.
• Actively contribute to the Global Trade Operations team’s objectives, policies, and practices to align with stakeholder and business requirements.
• Maintain records to ensure accurate performance metrics and reporting data on the achievement of those metrics.
• Facilitate lessons learned across multiple programs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, regulators, customers, suppliers, and business partners where required.
• Ensure 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 export controls across complex programs dispersed team.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Able to contribute to the execution of 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

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.

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.

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