Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

Rheinmetall Defence Australia

Brisbane, QLD

Import/Export & Customs (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Contract/Temp, Full-time

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What we are looking for

About the Team

The Trade Compliance team forms part of the multidisciplinary Legal and Commercial team at Rheinmetall. The team is functionally responsible for trade compliance, intellectual property, insurance, and commercial and legal matters and works closely with senior stakeholders and board members across the business. The team is located in Redbank in Ipswich and Melbourne.

About the Role

The Trade Compliance team plays a critical role in ensuring Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd meets its regulatory and commercial obligations lawfully. As the Trade Compliance Senior Specialist, you will provide subject matter expertise to your assigned project teams in relation to their import and export control needs. You will also provide guidance and assistance relating to their access to and management of controlled technology. You will be responsible for applications for and management of any required permits and licenses to cover their activities.

This role has the flexibility to be able to offer a range of working schedules, including full-time, part-time, or individuals that are seeking to work school hours. 

As a Trade Compliance Senior Specialist, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

Providing expert advice and guidance on requirements and obligations in dealing with defence articles, technical data and defence services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as well as Australian and non-US control regimes;

Identifying licensing requirements for assigned projects in order to manage associated regulatory risks;

Ensuring products and technical data are marked and dealt with correctly, and that RDA has the required approvals in place for technical data and goods;

Providing guidance to the project teams regarding access to controlled technology;

Preparing and delivering export control training;

Assisting with Trade Compliance reporting (e.g., contract reviews, project status, etc.); and

Providing advice and guidance to internal and external customers on trade compliance regulations, RDA-specific policies and procedures, relevant documentation, license management, and record keeping.

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 (SPORT). 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 include:

Practical experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, supply chain, or export control within the defense, aerospace, or related industries.

Strong understanding of the Australian export control legislation (DTCA, DSGL, Customs Act 1901 (Cth), and Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth)).

Strong working knowledge of the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations (particularly as they relate to deemed exports and re-exports).

Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required; and

Eligibility to obtain an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required).

What We Offer You

Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;

Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;

Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;

Market-leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;

We are proud to be an endorsed employer for all women with WORK180.

Contact Information

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Email: Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au