Senior Global Trade Compliance Lead – Defence NV1

Binance; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working options

9 day fortnights

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee discount

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead export controls governance across complex regulatory requirements. The role offers autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders across defense programs.

The successful candidate will bring 6+ years in Global Trade or legal compliance, with NV1 clearance and the ability to work across multi‑jurisdictional frameworks. Australian citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting legislation across multi-jurisdictional export-control matters.
• Ability to manage permits and licences end-to-end, including complex/sensitive applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; translate regulatory requirements into governance.

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 complex 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, technical and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

Skills

Global Trade

Export controls

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Legal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead export controls governance across complex regulatory requirements. The role offers autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders across defense programs.

The successful candidate will bring 6+ years in Global Trade or legal compliance, with NV1 clearance and the ability to work across multi‑jurisdictional frameworks. Australian citizenship required.