Global Logistics and Customs Specialist
Group Overview
Metrea is actively building its presence in Australia as part of a deliberate, globally coordinated expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Our Asia-Pacific Market Group, headquartered in Brisbane with an additional office in Perth, is the enterprise's dedicated regional interface — connecting Australia's national security community with Metrea's full suite of capabilities across three core domains: Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic. Metrea is now bringing that same depth of mission expertise and proven operating model to Australia.
Underpinning these capabilities is a global network of Support Groups spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement — ensuring that as we grow in Australia, we do so with the full weight of an established global enterprise behind us.
Metrea's solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving — enabling our partners to scale capacity and achieve asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.
Position Summary
The Global Logistics & Customs Specialist (Australia) sits at the center of mission delivery, is responsible for managing the seamless movement of aircraft parts, mission equipment, ground support equipment (GSE), and controlled items across borders while maintaining full compliance with Australian Border Force (ABF) import/export rules, CASA, DAFF biosecurity controls, Australian export, U.S. (ITAR/EAR), and international regulations; including management of sensitive, controlled, and defence-related shipments.
This position works closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, and compliance teams to balance regulatory rigor with high‑velocity logistics needs. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Australian Customs procedures, export/import regulations, defence‑related clearances, temporary imports (e.g., ATA Carnet), Dangerous Goods handling, AOG and international freight operations—enabling mission‑critical programs while mitigating regulatory risk
What You'll Do
This is a hands-on logistics and customs role where no two days will look quite the same. You’ll keep critical aircraft parts and equipment moving across Australia and around the world, sometimes when every minute counts.
Keep the mission moving: Coordinate domestic and international freight across air, sea, road and courier networks, including urgent and time-critical AOG shipments and aircraft-critical parts.
Make complexity simple: Own the shipping, customs and Dangerous Goods needed to move equipment quickly and compliantly.
Navigate customs & biosecurity: Coordinate Australian imports and exports and work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, ABF and DAFF to get goods cleared efficiently and compliantly.
Manage trade compliance: Support Australian Defence Export Controls (DEC/DSGL), sanctions requirements and, where applicable, U.S. ITAR/EAR requirements.
Solve the unusual: Manage everything from temporary imports, ATA Carnets, bonded movements, permits, special customs arrangements and complex international shipments.
Stay audit-ready: Keep accurate records and trade data so we can demonstrate compliance when required.
Make it better: Track logistics performance, clearance times and provider performance, and look for smarter, faster and more efficient ways to move our equipment.
This is a role for someone who enjoys pace, ownership and problem-solving. When something needs to move and the answer isn’t obvious, you’ll help find the path forward.
What You Bring
Extensive experience in Australian logistics, Customs, Aerospace, Defence logistics, or other regulated industries.
Strong knowledge of:
Australian import/export requirements and export declarations
DAFF biosecurity regulations and BICON
Customs Act 1901 and prohibited goods controls
Dual‑use and Defence export controls (DEC + U.S. ITAR/EAR)
Proficiency in IATA/ICAO Dangerous Goods handling
Experience with ERP/TMS/WMS and global trade systems
Strong analytical and reporting skills (Excel, KPI dashboards)
Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into operational processes
Great communication, prioritisation, and cross‑functional coordination skills
Preferred
Experience in Defence, aviation, ISR, MRO, or special‑mission supply chains.
Australian Customs Broker license qualification or equivalent experience.
Relevant certifications (IATA DG Cat 6, AU/U.S. export controls). Dangerous Goods certification (IATA) and experience with Australian and U.S. export controls.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Generous Annual Leave Entitlements
Annual incentive plan
Paid parental leave
Life and TPD insurance
Income Protection Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Novated Car Leasing
Inclusion Statement
We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on capability, potential and alignment with our values. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.