Trade Controls Manager

• Elevate your career by leading our high-performing team to success.
• Drive strategic oversight of trade controls.
• Help shape the future of Babcock's operational security.
  
  
  

About the Role

Babcock Australasia is seeking a Trade Control Manager to help lead our export and trade compliance function. This is a pivotal role ensuring our operations meet the requirements of Australian, UK, and US export control frameworks, including ITAR and EAR, while safeguarding the handling of sensitive technology and data.

As the subject matter expert, you’ll oversee end‑to‑end management of trade controls, lead steering committees, and act as the central point of contact for regulatory matters. You’ll liaise with government authorities, guide business units on compliance, and provide strategic advice to senior leadership. With responsibility for audits, corrective actions, and governance frameworks, you’ll ensure Babcock remains compliant while driving continuous improvement.

This is a leadership role with 3–4 direct reports, where you’ll balance technical expertise with people management, supporting projects, training, and security initiatives across the business. If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical function and make a real impact in a globally connected Defence organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a current Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Tertiary education in a relevant field (law, engineering, etc.) preferred.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Australian, UK and U.S export controls.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Defence industry.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;.
•  career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.
  
  

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Defence Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Requisition ID - 70396