Job Description

Work withcutting edgeAI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some ofworld’smost challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter-drone sector.

Our customersoperatein some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including militaryorganisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understandwhat’sat stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge ofcounter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threatscontinue to evolve globally.

With one of the largest listeddefencecompany marketcapitalisationsin 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,representinggrowth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market forcounter-droneis assessed at approximately$100 billion, andis currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still tocome, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

Thecompany has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globallytoday, andis on track to reach around 550 by the end of2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, andcontinuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based atDroneShield’scentral Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark,Mexicoand Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70countries worldwide.

About the role

The Trade Compliance Officer will be responsible for assisting a comprehensive global trade compliance program ensuring adherence to Australian and international export controls regulations. This role requires expertise in trade regulations and export controls related to goods for both munition and dual-use lists, with a particular focus on Australian regulations.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Support the global trade compliance framework, ensuring alignment between Australian trade and export control requirements and the organisation’s global compliance standards
• Assist the global trade compliance team with ensuring all import and export activities comply with Australian regulations, while supporting compliance with international export control regimes, including U.S. (ITAR/EAR) and European regulations
• Act as a regional point of contact for Australia, providing guidance and support to global stakeholders on Australian export controls and regulatory requirements
• Monitor, interpret and communicate changes in Australian export control and customs regulations to the global trade compliance team, supporting export assessments and implementation activities
• Assist with export control classifications for goods, technology and software, ensuring classifications are communicated and consistent across global systems and jurisdictions
• Support the preparation, drafting and submission of export/import permits under the Australian regulatory framework, in coordination with global licensing requirements
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping and export registers, ensuring documentation meets both Australian and International regulatory requirements
• Contribute to global trade compliance initiatives, including process improvement, internal controls, training, and audit readiness activities

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master degree in Law, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or proven equivalent field experience
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience intradecompliance, export controls, customs brokerage or a related regulatory role
• Experience supporting or working within a multi-jurisdictional or globaltradecomplianceenvironment;
• Defence or aerospace industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrable knowledge of Australian export control and customs regulations, with awareness of major international export control regimes

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

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