Export Control Officer

About the Team

The Trade Compliance team forms part the multidisciplinary Legal and Commercial team at Rheinmetall. The team is functionally responsible for Trade Compliance, Intellectual Property, Insurance, Commercial and Legal and works closely with senior stakeholders and board members across the business. The team is located at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank in Ipswich.

About the Role

Reporting to the Trade Compliance Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring adherence to Australian and International trade compliance regulations. This spans across import, export and supply chain activities that are related to defence materials, technologies and services. You’ll work closely with internal, government and international stakeholders to mitigate risks and maintain compliance in a highly sensitive and regulated environment.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Practical experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, supply chain or export control within the defence, aerospace or related industries.
• Strong understanding of the Australian export control legislation (DTCA, DSGL, Customs Act 1901 (Cth), and Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011 (Cth).
• Strong working knowledge of the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations (particularly as they relate to deemed exports and re-exports).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 9^th of December 2026