Your new company

Our client operates within the Australian Defence industry, supporting complex programs involving controlled goods, technology, software, technical data and services. They are seeking an experienced Export Control Specialist to provide specialist advice across programs, projects and broader business functions.

Your new role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for managing and strengthening export control compliance across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing, maintaining and continuously improving the Export Control Compliance Program
- Providing advice relating to the Defence Trade Controls Act, DSGL, Australian sanctions, ITAR and EAR
- Assessing goods, software, technology and technical data for export control classifications
- Preparing and managing export permits and licence applications
- Reviewing domestic and international transfers of controlled technology and information
- Supporting programs with approvals relating to controlled technology
- Conducting compliance reviews and audits, including investigation of potential non-conformances
- Developing and delivering export control and sanctions awareness training
- Identifying export control risks across projects, contracts, bids and business opportunities
- Engaging with government agencies, Defence customers, prime contractors and international partners

What you'll need to succeed

You will bring demonstrated experience within export controls, trade compliance, regulatory affairs, governance or legal compliance,



ideally gained within Defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing or government.

You will also have:

- Strong knowledge of Australian Defence trade control legislation and the DSGL
- Understanding of Australian sanctions requirements
- Knowledge of ITAR and EAR
- Experience preparing export licence or permit applications
- Strong legislative and regulatory interpretation skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Robust analytical, organisational and problem-solving capability
- A relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, business, international trade, governance or security studies
- The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance, with Baseline or NV1 required, depending on program requirements

Experience working on Commonwealth Defence projects, classified or sensitive programs, or holding relevant compliance, risk, auditing or export control qualifications will be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to take on a specialist compliance position within the Australian Defence sector, contributing across programs, projects and business functions while helping strengthen organisational export control capability.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

LHS 297508 #3023754 - Alistair McCann

📌 Export Controls Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Hays
📍 Adelaide