Trade Control Specialist

About the role

Boeing Australia is seeking a Trade Control Specialist to join its Global Trade Controls team in Brisbane in a hybrid capacity. Global Trade Controls acts as a strategic business partner, guiding Boeing on complex export, import and sanctions requirements and collaborating with program and business stakeholders to foster a culture of compliance and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret export, import controls, sanctions and related regulations across Australian, U.S., EU and New Zealand jurisdictions and advise on their application and adherence.
• Implement internal controls for trade control compliance, direct trade control activity and guide the incorporation of trade control requirements into business and program processes.
• Prepare and submit Defence Export Control (DEC) permit applications and manage regulatory authority interactions.
• Maintain accurate trade control authorisation records and training material.
• Advise programs on export classifications, transfer controls, technical data handling and compliance strategies.
• Work with security, supply chain, engineering and program management stakeholders, and act as a liaison with customers and suppliers.
• Analyse trade control requirements for Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) and Foreign Military Sale (FMS) procurements and assist with planning export licensing for contracted and potential future activities.
• Take part in internal governance, training delivery and continuous improvement of Trade Controls processes.

Required profile

• Practical experience with export controls, sanctions or related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with Australian Defence Trade Controls, US ITAR and US EAR.
• Experience interpreting Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) requirements for defence services and technical data, and drafting DEC permit applications.
• Australian citizenship required to meet defence security requirements.
• Preferred: tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Law or a related discipline, and prior experience supporting defence or aerospace programs.

Required skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and clear, practical advice.

What we offer

• Cutting-edge projects and flexible working options.
• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan, with salary packaging options.
• Discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation, and wellbeing programs.
• Study assistance and career development opportunities.