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.

Our corporate team is a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR, procurement – come together to make sure our teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities in a robust way – and helps us open up new career opportunities for employees all across the business.

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Export Control / Trade Compliance Officer to jo in 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 + Free 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

Working from our Melbourne Office in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, your role purpose will be:

• 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

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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