Trade Compliance Specialist – FRE 1 1 in Fremantle, Australia

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About us L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and Commercial customers for over 40 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.

Our values of Integrity, Excellence and Respect are at the core of everything we do and inspire our people around the globe.

About the role

As we enter a period of significant growth, we are seeking an experienced compliance specialist to join L3Harris as a Trade Compliance Specialist. Working within a business-critical team, you will ensure L3Harris’s adherence to legislative requirements and policies concerning the import, export, transfer and movement of sensitive technology and data.

Reporting to the Trade Compliance Manager, your remit will be as broad as it is challenging. Day-to-day, your activities may include but not be limited to: managing AU to US Defence Trade Cooperation obligations, preparing & submitting export license applications, providing expert advice on import/export control issues and ensuring program compliance with corporate polices and relevant legislation.

About you

To be successful in this role and to fully leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, you will be degree qualified and possess legal or compliance experience, ideally gained in highly regulated environments. A strong competency in interpreting, applying, and providing advice on complex legislation to address everyday operational and project challenges will be essential.

In addition to your technical expertise, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and highly developed written and verbal communication skills. The ability to engage and manage stakeholders effectively, prioritise company needs, and influence others to achieve strategic outcomes is critical to success in this position.

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, resilient, and self-starting individual, well-suited to the high-performance profile of this team. Your capacity to navigate intricate regulatory frameworks and translate them into practical, actionable guidance will set you apart.

What we offer

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;

• A dynamic and inclusive working environment

• 5 days of additional L3Harris leave

• Company-paid parking on site

• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance

• Company supported professional development programs

• Salary continuance insurance

• Novated leasing

• Retail Reward programs

• Health insurance discounts

• Purchased leave options

  Want to explore further?

  For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on HR.IMSA@L3Harris.com

  L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions.

  All applicants must have Australian Citizenship in order to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

  Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

  https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.