Export Controls Manager

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Hays Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Flagship greenfield defence projects
  • Two opportunities available
  • Career elevating opportunities on top tier projects

Your new company

Innovative and leading players across Australia's defence capability, your new company is forging the pathway to delivering top-tier defence projects, with a global reach. Offering substantial internal progression prospects, and the ability to be part of new & greenfield projects, this organisation places their delivery & employees at the centre of what they do. With excellent additional lifestyle benefits and flexibility, these roles provide career elevation without compromising on your work-life balance.

Your new role

On offer are two excellent opportunities. These roles offer successful individuals to lead compliance, and shape strategy. You will drive export compliance across a flagship & greenfield project. This is an opportunity to get in the door from the ground up, with solid autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make your mark in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. You'll influence strategic outcomes, and help safeguard critical operations.

Opportunity one: Export Controls Manager

  • Take the lead on export control strategy, policy, and risk management across domestic and international regulations (Australia, U.S., and more).
  • Own the export compliance framework and guide cross-functional teams.
  • Manage permits, licences, and technology access controls.
  • Mentor a team and engage with government and regulatory bodies.
  • Deliver training, lead investigations, and represent the business externally.
  • Drive process improvement and embed compliance into operations.

Opportunity two: Export Controls Specialist

  • Support the team in delivering robust export control processes and documentation.
  • Assist with permit preparation, stakeholder coordination, and training.
  • Help monitor compliance and support strategic priorities.
  • Contribute to risk mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Prior experience in defence export controls, compliance, & risk management
  • Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and influence across the business.
  • Eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance (Neg Vet 1) & Australian Citizenship.
  • Unsure where you might sit between both roles? We encourage all applications so that we align the most suitable option for you.

What you need to do now

This is your chance to step into a career-elevating role and deliver impact on a flagship defence project.

Apply now or send your resume and contact details to contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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