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At Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu), we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
 
Our Mawson Lakes Facility (MLF) in Adelaide is the center of excellence for integration, facilities management, and sustainment of advanced defence systems. At MLF, you’ll be working alongside highly skilled engineers, operations, and project professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that drives the success of Australia’s missile launch capability.
  
What makes MLF unique: 

• Hub for integration, sustainment and facilities management.
• Work across multi-isciplinary teams support national defence 
• Opportunity to shape a strong local defence industry presence in South Australia.

We are seeking a Commercial Coordinator to support commercial and trade compliance activities across the Mawson Lakes Facility. This role ensures business activities are delivered in line with Australian and international trade compliance requirements, including US export controls (ITAR and EAR), while supporting bids, programs and business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate trade compliance activities across bids, programs, business development, and marketing activities to ensure compliance requirements are embedded throughout the lifecycle of work.
• Assist in identifying import/export compliance obligations early in program and bid phases and support the development of practical compliance approaches.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure trade compliance requirements are clearly understood, communicated and integrated into commercial and operational processes.
• Provide coordination support on Australian and US export control requirements, including ITAR and EAR, ensuring consistent application across activities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable trade compliance records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support incident reporting, compliance investigations and voluntary disclosure activities, including preparation of supporting documentation where required.
• Assist with preparation for regulatory and internal audits, ensuring relevant records and evidence are readily available.
• Support the delivery of trade compliance training and awareness activities across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assist in communicating relevant changes and emerging risks to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of trade compliance processes.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation to support internal governance and decision-making.

What you will bring: 
You are a proactive and detail-focused professional who enjoys working across commercial, regulatory and operational environments. 

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Law or a related discipline.
• Strong ability to interpret regulatory and commercial requirements and apply practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarise findings and recommendations.

Desirable

• Completion of trade compliance training or related professional development.
• Exposure to trade compliance frameworks across Australia, the USA, and/or EU jurisdictions.
• Experience working in a commercially focused or project-based environment.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and culturally diverse teams.

 Mandatory Requirements:  

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.  

Why Join Us:
We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

Close Date: 9th June 2026

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