AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA), we're committed to solving complex challenges that support our customers, our people and the Defence capabilities they rely on. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Global Trade or export controls skilled to bring their expertise to NGA and work across complex compliance matters supporting our Defence operations.
Based at our Fortitude Valley office, you'll work with senior leaders, programs and suppliers, helping the business navigate complex export and import requirements in a highly regulated environment.
Your role
As our Senior Principal Compliance Officer, you'll be a trusted advisor to the Senior Manager Global Trade, providing practical governance frameworks across export controls, including customs and freight. With a high level of autonomy, you'll influence how NGA manages compliance risk while helping enable our programs and broader business operations.
You’ll have the opportunity to:

- + Investigate complex compliance matters and drive corrective actions.




- + Strengthen Global Trade policies, procedures, training and assurance frameworks.
- + Manage risk assessments, audits and compliance improvement initiatives.
- + Navigate complex export/import authorisations, permits and licences.
- + Support supplier export‑control compliance and denied‑party screening.
- + Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical guidance.
- + Partner with senior, technical and cross‑functional stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

About you
You're an experienced compliance, Global Trade or legal professional who enjoys solving complex problems and translating regulatory requirements into practical business governance frameworks. You're comfortable working independently, influencing senior stakeholders and partnering across technical and non‑technical teams.
You'll bring:

- A Bachelor's degree in Law or another relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation across complex, multi‑jurisdictional export‑control matters.
- Experience managing permits

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