About the role

The Global Logistics & Customs Specialist (Australia) sits at the center of mission delivery, is responsible for managing the seamless movement of aircraft parts, mission equipment, ground support equipment (GSE), and controlled items across borders while maintaining full compliance with Australian Border Force (ABF) import/export rules, CASA, DAFF biosecurity controls, Australian export, U.S. (ITAR/EAR), and international regulations; including management of sensitive, controlled, and defence related shipments. This position works closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, and compliance teams to balance regulatory rigor with high‑velocity logistics needs.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate domestic and international freight across air, sea, road and courier networks, including urgent and time-critical AOG shipments and aircraft-critical parts

- Own the shipping, customs and Dangerous Goods needed to move equipment quickly and compliantly

- Coordinate Australian imports and exports and work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, ABF and DAFF to get goods cleared efficiently and compliantly

- Support Australian Defence Export Controls (DEC/DSGL), sanctions requirements and, where applicable, U.S. ITAR/EAR requirements

- Manage everything from temporary imports, ATA Carnets, bonded movements, permits, special customs arrangements and complex international shipments

- Keep accurate records and trade data to demonstrate compliance when required

- Track logistics performance, clearance times and provider performance, and look for smarter, faster and more efficient ways to move equipment

About you

- Extensive experience in Australian logistics, Customs,



Aerospace, Defence logistics, or other regulated industries

- Strong knowledge of Australian import/export requirements and export declarations

- Strong knowledge of DAFF biosecurity regulations and BICON

- Strong knowledge of Customs Act 1901 and prohibited goods controls

- Strong knowledge of Dual‑use and Defence export controls (DEC + U.S. ITAR/EAR)

- Proficiency in IATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods handling

- Experience with ERP/TMS/WMS and global trade systems

- Solid analytical and reporting skills (Excel, KPI dashboards)

- Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into operational processes

- Great communication, prioritisation, and cross‑functional coordination skills

- Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance

Benefits

- Private Health Insurance

- Generous Annual Leave Entitlements

- Annual incentive plan

- Paid parental leave

- Life and TPD insurance

- Income Protection Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Novated Car Leasing

About us

Metrea is actively building its presence in Australia as part of a deliberate, globally coordinated expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Our Asia-Pacific Market Group, headquartered in Brisbane with an additional office in Perth, is the enterprise's dedicated regional interface connecting Australia's national security community with Metrea's full suite of capabilities across three core domains: Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic. Metrea's solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving — enabling our partners to scale capacity and achieve asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

📌 Global Logistics and Customs Specialist (Brisbane)
🏢 Metrea
📍 Brisbane