Trade Controls Manager (AU) at DroneShield Group Pty Ltd – Sydney, New South Wales

Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter-drone sector.

Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what’s at stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, now part of the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth. Revenue has surged from A$57 million in 2024 to over A$190 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based at DroneShield’s central Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.

About the role

The Trade Controls Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive global trade compliance program ensuring adherence to Australian and international export controls regulations. This role requires deep expertise in trade regulations and export controls related to goods for both munition and dual-use lists, particularly focus on Australian regulations.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Compliance framework ensuring full compliance with Australian trade and export controls regulations
• Ensure all import and export activities comply with Australian regulations with attention to International export regulations such as U.S. and European regulations
• Monitor and interpret changes in the Australian regulations
• Oversee export control classifications for goods, technology and software
• Managing the drafting and submission of export/import licenses and authorisations under the Australian framework
• Record keeping of export registers

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master degree in Law, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or proven field experience
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, export controls or customs brokerage
• Defence or aerospace industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrable knowledge of Australian export controls regulations
• Desirable: Prior employment at DEC or Australian Border Force (ABF)

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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