Government Affairs and Media Manager

Responsibilities

• Support government relations and media activities across domestic and international markets
• Coordinate meetings and engagement preparations with government, media, and industry stakeholders
• 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, communications, editorials, and messaging aligned with policy narratives
• Contribute to the development of a policy evidence base through reports and white papers
• Work collaboratively across the company to ensure alignment of priorities and messaging
• Maintain tracking documents and complete administrative tasks to support engagement

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in government relations or public affairs
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strong writing and document preparation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and responsive working style with a high degree of ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the defence, aviation, or law enforcement sectors

About the Company

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is a global leader in the counter-drone sector, providing cutting-edge AI technology to protect airspace for military, government, and critical infrastructure clients. As a rapidly growing ASX200 company, we solve complex technical challenges to make the world a safer and more secure place.