Government Affairs and Media Manager (AU)
Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world's most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter-drone sector.
Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what's at stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in 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, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.
The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.
The role is based at DroneShield's central Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries 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 messagingMaintain 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
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