Security and Export Control Officer

About Us

C4i Pty Ltd (C4i), an entity of Frequentis, designs, manufactures and integrates mission-critical Voice Communication Systems and solutions for clients all over the world. For over 30 years C4i has created customised communications solutions for customers in the high-end Defence trusted supplier market, with specific focus on the US, Australia, UK, and allied markets.

C4i is a global leader in Voice Communications in the defence industry. As a small to medium sized technology company based in Melbourne Australia, we develop leading technology for mission-critical customers worldwide. Our systems are used in control centres and command posts in more than 39 countries, making an important contribution to international safety. 

At C4i, our focus is on our people. We strive to ensure that our employees are supported, challenged and respected. To create a cohesive team and productive shared working environment, we value honesty, transparency and mutual respect above all. In this environment, our employees can take on and master new challenges, accelerating their personal development and helping the company to constantly evolve. 

https://www.c4i.com/

About the role

This role brings together two complementary position descriptions in one appointment. The Security and Export Control Officer will report to the Head of Legal for export control and trade compliance matters, while also reporting to the General Manager Operations in their capacity as Chief Security Officer for Defence security matters. The role will act as C4i’s subject matter expert across Defence security, DISP obligations and export control compliance, providing practical governance, assurance and advisory support in a highly specialised Defence and mission-critical communications environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Defence security

• Lead C4i’s Defence security obligations, including security governance, DISP compliance and day-to-day advisory support.

• Act as a key point of contact for Defence security matters, providing practical guidance across the business.

• Maintain security processes, records, logs, audits and reporting to support compliance with Commonwealth security requirements.

• Coordinate security clearance processes, workforce screening, onboarding and offboarding security obligations.

• Support secure room requirements, classified information handling, COMSEC-related records and controlled equipment processes.

Export control and trade compliance

• Manage export control and trade compliance activities, including Technology Control Plan processes, permits, licences, records and controlled transfers.

• Provide export control advice across sales, project delivery, product development and operations.

• Deliver or coordinate trade compliance induction, annual refresher and functional training as required.

• Support compliance reviews, audits, corrective actions and regulatory reporting requirements.

Across both areas

• Promote a strong security and compliance culture through practical guidance, training and continuous improvement.

About you

You will bring practical Defence security experience and the confidence to advise others in a regulated environment. Detail-oriented, commercially aware and collaborative, you will be comfortable interpreting security and export control requirements, working with teams across the business and maintaining governance processes that support secure, compliant delivery.

Essential requirements

• Hold or be eligible to hold a current Australian Government Security Clearance at NV1 level or higher.

• Completion of Defence Security Officer training, or equivalent Defence security training.

• Demonstrated experience working within a DISP member organisation or comparable Defence, government or national security environment.

• Sound knowledge of Defence security requirements, including governance, personnel, physical and information security obligations.

• Experience handling classified information, assets or equipment in accordance with Commonwealth security requirements.

• Strong judgement, communication, stakeholder engagement and record-keeping skills, with the ability to influence a positive security culture.

Desirable / highly regarded

• Experience in export control, trade compliance, Technology Control Plans, and permit or licence processes will be highly regarded.

• Exposure to COMSEC custodian or account management duties would be advantageous.

• PSPF or DISP practitioner training would be advantageous.

• Previous military experience handling sensitive information or equipment, or a Certificate IV in Government Security or equivalent security-related qualification, would be well regarded.

What we offer

• A meaningful specialist role contributing to the protection of technology used by Defence and other critical communications customers.

• Visibility across Legal and Operations/Security leadership, with the opportunity to advise a broad range of business stakeholders.

• A collaborative, values-led workplace where employees are supported, challenged and respected.

• Opportunities to deepen your expertise in Defence security, DISP compliance and export control within C4i and the broader Frequentis Group.

• Modern office facilities in an accessible Melbourne location, close to public transport, the city and parklands.

Please be aware that this role requires Australian citizenship and a current Australian Government Security Clearance at NV1 level or higher. The successful candidate will also be required to comply with applicable Defence security, export control and, where relevant, US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. 

Furthermore, as a condition of employment with C4i, you will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including a police check. 

Ready to apply?

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply via SEEK with your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your Defence security, DISP and export control experience, including your current security clearance level.

For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the relevant position description information, please contact ***********@bespokeservices.com.au.