Customs Officer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

This role reports through to our Team Lead Logistics and works alongside two Logistics Officers. The Logistics team forms part of our greater Supply Chain team and works closely with our Projects, Finance, Warehouse and Trade Compliance teams as well. This role will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank, Ipswich.

**About the Role**

The **Customs Officer** is responsible for day to day transactional classification of all international Import and Export of goods for RDA. The Customs Officer will also provide back-up for the Logistics and Customs Team Lead, and will provide support and guidance to the business in Export and Import Control, DSGL, ITAR and EAR matters.
- As the
- **Customs Officer,** you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Ensure all commodities are classified appropriately under the Australian Customs and related parties legislation and in adherence with the regulations;
- Provide expert advice in adherence with relevant Acts and Regulations;
- Assist the Trade Compliance team to provide advice andguidance to internal and external customers on trade compliance regulations, specifically ITAR/EAR procedures;
- Assist with the maintenance of the Export and Import Control Database and tracking system for management of licenses, agreements, correspondence and training;
- Develop and improve policies, processes and internal controls with respect to International Trade and related activities;
- Address export issues in existing programs and new business opportunities, provide assistance with investigations into any suspected breach of export controls regulations, and participate in internal export compliance audits of import / export activities.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Experienced with Schedule 3 Classification of Goods;
- Experienced in TCO, TA, Tradex, Anti-Dumping Taxes;
- Experience in classifying products under relevant legislation;
- Knowledge of global trade laws and regulations (i.e. US Export Control Regulations (ITAR & EAR), Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations, and Defence Trade Controls Act);
- Knowledge and experience of Australian Export Controls laws associated with Defence Strategic Goods List materials;
- Ability to travel interstate when required; and
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmeta