Security Requirements: To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen with NV1/NV2 Security Clearance
Application Close: COB Tuesday, 14/07/2026
About the role:
An exciting chance exists for an experienced Export Control Officer to support a major Federal program within a secure environment in Canberra.
In this role, you will ensure compliance with export control regulations including ITAR, EAR and dual-use controls while supporting engineering, technology and program teams operating within a complex defence environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage export permits and licensing activities
- Administer Technology Control Plans (TCPs)
- Monitor access controls and foreign national screening
- Conduct compliance audits and maintain audit-ready records
- Investigate compliance incidents and support disclosure reporting
- Deliver export control guidance and training across the business
- Support governance, risk management and regulatory compliance activities
About You
- 5+ years' experience in export controls, trade compliance or defence compliance
- Strong understanding of ITAR, EAR and strategic goods controls
- Experience managing controlled technical data and secure information environments
- Proven compliance auditing and records management capability
- Strong stakeholder engagement and training experience
- Must Current NV1 or NV2 clearance
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please call Salina on 0480 002 *** for any further information.
📌 Expert Control Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Whizdom
📍 Canberra
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