Senior Trade Compliance Specialist — 9‑Day Fortnight

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 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.