Export Control Practitioner

Job Description

Job Title – Export Control Practitioner

Job Location: This role is based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, Adelaide

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/ or hybrid working.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

In this role you will understand, apply and implement Export Control (EC) compliance obligations across the business. These include compliance with all company Export Control policies and procedures and compliance with all applicable Export Control laws and regulations. Act as an Export Control Practitioner applying a level of knowledge and experience to support Business activities, to maintain the company’s licence to trade globally.

Core Duties:

• Support the management of the Export Control framework, ensuring flow down of the Company Compliance Plan for Export Controls.
• Prepare and be confidently deliver training to cross functional stakeholders, ensuring an acceptable standard of knowledge and awareness is present across the Business to meet Group and Regulatory requirements.
• Apply for and obtain export authorisations, including End User Undertakings as and when required.
• Assess incidents and tracking of corrective actions and recommendations to completion and conducting lessons learnt activities across the Company.
• Approve access to Controlled Material, maintaining Approved Team Lists in accordance with the Company Compliance Plan.

About You:

• Australian Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (Essential).
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is essential.
• Strong negotiation & influencing skills.
• Demonstrated prior experience in Defence organisation with Export Control experience.
• Experience in the application of Export control laws and regulations to business activities including engineering, employment and supply chain practices, security arrangements, IM&T systems.
• Experience in the deployment of Export Control policies and procedures.
• Understanding and application of all applicable Export Control laws and regulations.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.