Practising Lawyers Opportunities To Mentor, Teach, Inspire (Nationally)

Practising Lawyers Opportunities To Mentor, Teach, Inspire (Nationally)

Leo Cussen Sa | Victoria, AU

Posted 9 days ago

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Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA), we are committed to solving complex challenges in defence. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Global Trade or export controls professional to support NGA and work across complex compliance matters.

Your role:

Senior Principal Compliance Officer, provide governance across export controls, including customs and freight. With autonomy, influence how NGA manages compliance risk while enabling programs and broader operations.

Your responsibilities:

  • 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 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 stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

About you:

You're an experienced compliance, Global Trade or legal professional with ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical governance. You can work independently and influence stakeholders.

You'll bring:

  • A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Law or related field.
  • Experience interpreting legislation across multi-jurisdictional export-control matters.
  • Experience managing permits and licences end-to-end.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to operate with minimal supervision.
  • 6+ years in Global Trade, Customs and Freight regulatory frameworks; knowledge of DSGL, USML and CCL is highly regarded.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Government security clearance.

What we offer:

Flexible benefits and working patterns. Salary packaging and hybrid options. 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks reservist leave. Access to wellbeing programs and employee recognition.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact.

Job Category: Legal and Regulatory


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