AddressThe Role
The Business Directorate, within Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) is seeking a professional, motivated APS 5 Export Control Officer to learn and provide Export Control services within a fast paced and dynamic working environment. This role is an excellent opportunity for a new enthusiastic, inexperienced individual to embrace a new challenge that will give you the opportunity to excel in your field.
The successful candidate will be required to manage a range of information activities, primarily pertaining to Export Controls. This role will allow you to participate in the management of information and data requirements within the context of foreign government arrangements and legislative frameworks including US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR).
This role will give the successful applicant the chance to sink their teeth into a wide variety of information management tasks that will provide excellent development opportunities, and push you to be a trusted and respected expert in your field.
About our Team
MIWS Branch under Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG.
We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide update/upgrade products to the existing RAN fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects.
The Business Directorate is made up of four distinct teams – information, security and Export Controls, governance, workforce and finance.
The Export Control function sits within the information, security and Export Controls team. The Business Directorate is a supportive team and we want you to join the positive culture we have created. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our staff, and welcome interested candidates to apply to join our team.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Sound analytical skills;
- Be enthusiastic with a willingness to learn, and enjoy a challenging role;
- They will be flexible, and able to work both autonomously and within a team; and
- Able to recommend and/or deliver solutions under pressure within a complex environment.
The successful candidate will also be proactive and have demonstrated experience in information management with a focus on Export Controls. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills including the ability to build and sustain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Note: The successful candidate may be required to undertake work on and be provided with technical information pertaining to Defence articles of United States of America (US) origin. In accordance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any applicant who holds, or has previously held, citizenship or permanent residency of a country other than Australia will be required to declare and indicate the country or countries of citizenship or permanent residency. Restrictions on access to Defence articles and associated technical data subject to the ITAR by dual national employees may apply.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 11th July, 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/05069/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=BCC55E8D-1046-8E99-A8C3-DAD7454EEFAC
