ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

ASC is seeking a candidate with demonstrable export controls compliance and management experience to manage ASC’s export control/controlled technology function.

The successful candidate will manage a small team of export control officers and work collaboratively with the whole business to facilitate company objectives in a compliant manner, with a particular focus on export control/controlled technology compliance and developing strategies to identify and mitigate risk and facilitate the transfer of controlled technologies for ASC’s multiple programs.

The role will assist the business to effectively manage export control risk and ensure compliance with the US International Trade of Arms Regulations (ITAR) and relevant laws (both domestic and international), will support business development and project management activities impacted by export-controlled technology, and will manage and hold accountability for ASC’s export licenses and associated access controls.

This position requires a subject matter expert to consider, manage and advise on a wide range of issues, opportunities and risks relating to domestic and foreign import and export laws to ensure ongoing business continuity and success – specifically protecting ASC from significant financial, reputational, contractual and legal harm and sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the delivery of ASC’s Export Controls function in line with ASC’s policies and procedures and compliance with relevant export control laws and regulations from around the world, with particular focus on the ITAR
• Enhance ASC’s existing Export Control frameworks for decision making and governance arrangements to empower teams to make informed decisions, ensure compliance, accountability and clear structure
• As subject matter expert in Export Controls, provide trusted, clear, accurate and responsive advice and engagement to ASC (including leadership and
• management) on relevant regulatory matters and frameworks that are applicable to ASC’s export and trade controls activities
• Report on Export Controls function performance and compliance in accordance with business and program requirements
• Proactively identify processes within the Export Controls Function that would benefit from improvements and recommend the appropriate action
• Lead a small export controls team, in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Manage the review, preparation and execution of domestic and foreign import and export permits, licenses, certificates and undertakings

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in either: 

  • practical export controls compliance experience and/or experience managing export compliance teams; OR
  • as a practising lawyer with a focus on statutory interpretation and regulatory advisory/compliance and a solid understanding of export control laws
• Tertiary qualifications in law or a relevant field or discipline desirable (not mandatory)
• Excellent verbal communication and written language skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and team leadership skills
• Focus on quality/accuracy and responsiveness and ability to work autonomously and influence
• Demonstrated experience leading small teams in a complex environment
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the business and empower, educate and influence others
  
  

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately. Please note that the job closes on 1 September 2024.