At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality export control and security projects for Australian industry clients.
- Company: Join Goal Group, a leading defence skilling and professional services firm.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on teamwork, ingenuity, and commitment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the defence sector while developing your consulting skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Law/Trade/Business and 3+ years in export controls.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
Goal Group is a premier defence skilling and professional services firm, specialising in global defence, strategic trade (export controls), defence security, and asset management for operational efficiency. We support Defence, industry, academia, and R&D institutions in understanding, complying with, and enhancing how they manage their supply chains, security, and strategic assets.
Our team provides specialist support in export controls and strategic trade regulations, empowering businesses to trade securely and responsibly in a global defence environment. As defence security specialists, we assist organisations in understanding and implementing Defence and broader government security requirements, strengthening internal security frameworks, and achieving Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) membership.
Retaining our highly valued talent through career growth and development is paramount to our ongoing organisation’s success. Our supportive culture is built on our core values of teamwork, proactivity, ingenuity and commitment.
The Opportunity
As a Consultant within the Security, Trade & Industry (ST&I) team at Goal Group, your primary responsibility is to deliver high-quality export control, security, and industry-readiness projects for Australian industry clients. You will work under the broad direction and support of the General Manager ST&I and the wider ST&I team to execute these projects effectively, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry best practices.
In addition to project delivery, you may be required to support business development and stakeholder engagement activities, such as proposal development, client outreach, marketing, and event participation, when requested by the General Manager ST&I or CEO. Your role is to contribute to the growth and visibility of the ST&I team where appropriate.
This position requires a professional who is collaborative, self-motivated, and committed to delivering practical and value-driven outcomes. You will contribute to Goal Group’s mission to strengthen Australia’s sovereign industrial base through expert consulting, regulatory insight, and trusted partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Delivery and Execution
- Export control and strategic trade compliance (e.g. DSGL, ITAR/EAR)
- Defence readiness and market entry preparation
- Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) readiness and uplift
- Developing internal compliance frameworks
- Training staff in export controls and areas such as DISP, sanctions, Australian Defence Industry Policy
- State and federal government projects relating to security, trade, and defence sectors
- Development of training materials or delivery of workshops in your subject matter area
- Client Support and Engagement
- Contribution to Growth and Marketing
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary diploma or degree in Law/Trade/Business or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in export controls including extensive experience in working with export-controlled technologies in the Defence sector.
- Experience in regulatory environments (highly desirable)
- Experience in consulting and advisory services (highly desirable)
- The desire and ability to be a team player, to support the growth of the ST&I team.
- Hold an NV1 Security Clearance ideally, or ability to upgrade from Baseline.
Required Skills:
- Professional consulting skills or the ability to learn consulting skills and client management
- Strong commercial acumen
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills
- An inclusive and collaborative approach to work
Benefits of joining Goal Group:
- Superannuation above SGA rates;
- Super Salary Sacrificing;
- Loyalty Leave;
- Weekly pay cycle;
- Training and mentoring;
- Shopping discounts and support service discounts;
- Novated Leasing;
- Interesting and meaningful project work on large Defence Projects;
- Fast growing organisation offering tremendous opportunity for growth and development;
- Work / life Balance – family friendly / flexible work options (in accordance with Project/client requirements);
- Goal Group supports Reservists and the Reserves Program.
Apply now, or for more information, email us at: or visit our website www.goalgroup.com.au
Global Trade Compliance/Export Controls (ITAR) Consultants employer: Goal Group
At Goal Group, we pride ourselves on being a premier employer in the defence sector, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values teamwork, proactivity, and ingenuity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training and mentoring programs, as well as flexible work options that promote a healthy work-life balance. Join us to engage in meaningful projects that not only enhance your professional skills but also contribute to strengthening Australia's sovereign industrial base.
