Trade Compliance Officer
3/1/2026
This role is responsible for ensuring customs compliance for the business's import and export activities, focusing on export control regimes like Australian and U.S. laws. The officer will also advise the business on trade compliance matters and maintain compliance procedures.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Export Control / Trade Compliance Officer to join our team. This role will be responsible for customs compliance of business's import and export activities, including export control regimes, namely with Australian and U.S. export laws, and will advise the business on trade compliance issues and solutions.
OUR BENEFITS
Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance
ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Veterans Leave
Novated Lease options
Personal & professional training development opportunities
YOUR ROLE
Ensuring that all projects and business support functions strictly comply with the requirements of the Australian, U.S. (ITAR, EAR), European and all other applicable export control rules and regulations
Keeping the businesses informed regarding export control and global trade developments
Creating and maintaining procedures and instructions to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the area of trade compliance
Ensuring that Project teams fully understand their access, re-export and transfer obligations
Assisting with internal compliance reviews and audits; and conducting spot checks on processes and trade compliance data integrity
Providing trade compliance oversight, solutions and recommendations in facilitating import and export activities, such as guidance on tariffs, Tariff Concession Orders, Free Trade Agreements, and maintaining compliance with the Australian Trusted Trader program and other Customs obligations
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Experience in interpretation and implementation of government policy.
3-4 years of experience in international trade compliance, export control
Experience with Australian and U.S. export controls laws, and experience in overall compliance with facilitating import and export activities.
Tertiary qualifications in international commerce, economics, policy or international relations will be highly regarded, as will previous experience in the Defence industry in a trade/export control compliance role
GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain NV1 security clearance.
Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.
The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.
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