Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia in Brisbane (MILVEHCOE, Redbank) leads import/export compliance within the Legal and Commercial team. The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist provides expert guidance on controlled technologies and oversees permit/license applications for activities across defence programmes.

Role may be located in Melbourne or Brisbane; travel may be required to support international and interstate projects.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, supply chain or export control.
• Strong knowledge of Australian export control laws (DTCA, DSGL, Customs Act 1901, Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011).
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR regimes.
• Willingness to travel internationally and interstate.
• Eligibility to obtain NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on import/export controls to project teams.
• Guide access to and management of controlled technology.
• Lead applications for permits and licenses for activities.
• Collaborate with legal, commercial and security stakeholders.
• Ensure regulatory obligations are met across programmes.

Skills

Compliance experience

Export control

Regulatory affairs

DSGL/DTCA knowledge

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Travel ability

NV1 clearance eligibility

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD

About the Role

The Trade Compliance team forms part the multidisciplinary Legal and Commercial team at Rheinmetall. The team is functionally responsible for Trade Compliance, Intellectual Property, Insurance, Commercial and Legal and works closely with senior stakeholders and board members across the business. The team is located at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank in Ipswich, but this role can also be located in our Melbourne office which is close to ANZAC station.

The Trade Compliance team plays a critical role in ensuring Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd meets its regulatory and commercial obligations lawfully. As the Senior Trade Compliance Specialist, you will provide subject matter expertise to your assigned project teams in relation to their import and export control needs. You will also provide guidance and assistance relating to their access to and management of controlled technology. You will be responsible for applications for and management of any required permits and licenses to cover their activities.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Practical experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, supply chain or export control within the defence, aerospace or related industries.
• Strong understanding of the Australian export control legislation (DTCA, DSGL, Customs Act 1901 (Cth), and Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth).
• Strong working knowledge of the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations (particularly as they relate to deemed exports and re-exports).
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and
• Eligibility to obtain an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

What we offer you

• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

Contact Information

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Applications will close on 9th of December 2026