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 growingcounter-dronesector.

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$217 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 Government Affairs and Media Manager supports the company’s influence function across domestic and international markets. The role is focused on execution - delivering engagement outcomes, preparing supporting materials, and coordinating with stakeholders to advance regulatory, policy, and commercial objectives. It requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role doesn’t have any direct reports.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Support the company’s government relations and media activities across domestic and international markets
• Coordinate meetings and engagement preparations with stakeholders, including government (ministerial, parliamentary, diplomatic), media and industry with a view to support relationships to deliver on DroneShield’s mission
• Prepare briefing notes, meeting requests, and collateral for government campaigns
• Draft and submit responses to relevant parliamentary inquiries
• Assist with the coordination of international government engagement at expos and events
• Draft formal letters and communications for global stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of a policy evidence base, including commissioning and drafting reports and white papers
• Draft editorials and messaging aligned with current policy narratives
• Work collaboratively across the Company to ensure alignment of priorities and messaging
• Maintain tracking documents and complete administrative tasks to support government engagement

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• 5 + years of experience in government relations or public affairs
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders
• A proactive and responsive working style, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion
• Strong writing and document preparation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Familiarity with defence, aviation, and law enforcement sectors is advantageous

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