We are looking for an Export Control Specialist to ensure full compliance with Australian and international export control, sanctions, defence trade, and security regulations. In this role, you will support the secure and lawful transfer of controlled goods, technology, software, technical data, and services across our domestic and international programs. You will act as the key subject matter expert across business functions, ensuring adherence to the Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA), Customs regulations, Australian sanctions, ITAR, and EAR.

Key Responsibilities

- Export Control Compliance: Maintain and continuously improve the Export Control Compliance Program (ECCP). Ensure full compliance with DTCA, DSGL, Australian sanctions, ITAR, and EAR. Advise internal teams and assess products/deliverables for export control classifications.
- Licensing & Authorisations: Prepare, submit, and manage export permit applications. Monitor licence expiry dates and coordinate directly with regulatory agencies.
- Defence Trade Controls: Review transfers of controlled technology, assess proposed disclosures to foreign persons, and review technical/marketing publications.
- Monitoring & Risk Management: Conduct internal compliance audits, investigate potential non-conformance's, and assess export/sanctions risks across projects and bids.
- Training & Awareness: Deliver export control training to foster a strong compliance culture across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

- Compliance with all applicable export control and sanctions legislation.
- Timely preparation and submission of permit and licence applications.




- Effective management of export control risks and maintenance of accurate compliance records.
- Delivery of export control awareness training and continuous improvement of compliance processes and procedures.

Skills and Experience

- Essential: Proven experience in export controls and trade compliance within defence, aerospace, or government environments. Solid working knowledge of DTCA, DSGL, Australian sanctions, ITAR, and EAR. Hands-on experience preparing export licence applications, backed by strong analytical and communication skills.
- Desirable: Experience supporting Commonwealth Defence or classified programs. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, International Trade, Business, Governance, or Engineering.

Qualifications

- Essential: Formal tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, International Trade, Governance, or Security Studies.
- Desirable: Export control or trade compliance certifications.

Security Requirements

- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance (minimum Baseline or NV1, depending on program requirements).
- Eligibility to access controlled defence and government information.
- Compliance with all company security policies and procedures.

If you're successful, you'll join a collaborative team of highly experienced and talented professionals. If this role sounds enticing to you, please do not hesitate to apply now or send Rohan an email at ••••@randstad.com.au

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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