Senior Global Trade Compliance Officer (NV1) – Hybrid

Leo Cussen Sa; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Hybrid options

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead governance across export controls, including customs and freight, with autonomy to influence how NGA manages compliance risk while enabling programs.

The role involves governing investigations, policy strengthening, risk assessments, and navigation of licenses, with close collaboration with senior stakeholders and multi-jurisdictional exposure. Hybrid working patterns are supported.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting legislation across multi-jurisdictional export-control matters.
• Strong governance and compliance leadership capabilities.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

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 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 stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

Skills

Global Trade

Export controls

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Principal Compliance Officer to lead governance across export controls, including customs and freight, with autonomy to influence how NGA manages compliance risk while enabling programs.

The role involves governing investigations, policy strengthening, risk assessments, and navigation of licenses, with close collaboration with senior stakeholders and multi-jurisdictional exposure. Hybrid working patterns are supported.