Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.
Job Description
* Lead group‐wide export control compliance, establishing and managing an Export Control Management System across multiple jurisdictions.
* Act as the key regulatory liaison, strengthening regulator relationships while enabling compliant, efficient cross‐border operations.
* Fixed‐term role | Multiple location options available
The Group Manager Export Control has group oversight for export control compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This role is responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of an Export Control management system across the Qantas Group to ensure ongoing compliance with Australian and offshore export control regulations. The role involves creating policy and procedures, a risk assessment framework, licence determination and classification, control effectiveness, process management, determination of accountabilities, training and record keeping. It requires building and maintaining trusted relationships with key regulators (onshore and offshore), attending and representing at industry regulator working groups, and identifying and implementing export control programs to promote compliance and streamline cross‐border movement of controlled aircraft components.
You'll have
* 5+ years within export control management field
* Tertiary Qualification – International commerce, economics, policy or international relations or similar, highly regarded.
* Ability to navigate and understand complex legislative requirements.
* Knowledge and practical experience in global trade laws and regulations (including Australian Defence Trade Controls, US Export Administration Regulations) in the defence and dual‐use environment.
* Strong working knowledge of freight operations, customs clearance and the international supply chain.
* Demonstrated experience in implementing trade facilitation.
* Trade and customs consulting/advisory experience.
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective relationships with regulatory bodies.
* Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a management system framework, with particular emphasis on risk management and risk mitigation.
* Ability to conduct audit of company‐appointed brokers and implement strategies to ensure compliance.
* Ability to develop operating procedures and standards to enable the group to meet its trade compliance and supply chain security objectives.
* Ability to interpret border legislation and apply it to complex airline operations.
* Ability to work with high degree of autonomy.
Benefits
* Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, and exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
* Flexible leave options: 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
* Access to thousands of rewards: discounts across shopping, food & wine, insurance, health & wellbeing, leisure and entertainment, and salary packaging options.
* Wellbeing support: mental health resources, interactive wellbeing app, and personalized nutrition plans.
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Applications close: April 15th 2026
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
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