National Security & Export Controls Lead

University of Western Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging

Incremental progression

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWAfull

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

University of Western Australia is seeking a senior leader to manage Defence and National Security Compliance. The role will lead export controls, defence trade controls, sanctions and related compliance programs, advising researchers and executives and aligning with Commonwealth requirements.

Based in Australia, this ongoing full-time appointment requires navigating complex regulatory frameworks and building strong relationships with regulators while delivering training and policy development

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in law, international relations, political science, security studies or related discipline.
• Experience in export controls, sanctions, defence industry security, research security, or national security compliance.
• Ability to translate complex legislation into practical compliance solutions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the University's export controls, defence trade controls, sanctions and national security compliance frameworks.
• Provide authoritative advice to researchers, executives and key stakeholders on export controls and related matters.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Commonwealth agencies and regulators, and develop training, policies and compliance programs.

Skills

Export controls expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Analytical problem solving

Education

Postgraduate qualification in law

Postgraduate qualification in international relations

Postgraduate qualification in political science

Security studies background

Job description

University of Western Australia is seeking a senior leader to manage Defence and National Security Compliance. The role will lead export controls, defence trade controls, sanctions and related compliance programs, advising researchers and executives and aligning with Commonwealth requirements.

Based in Australia, this ongoing full-time appointment requires navigating complex regulatory frameworks and building strong relationships with regulators while delivering training and policy development