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 counterdrone sector.

Our customers are some of the most demanding in the world, including militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others. The counterdrone sector is rapidly changing, with DroneShield being in an arms race against state-backed drone manufacturers 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 counterdrone 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 Test Site Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation, coordination, and safety of remote test sites used for the development, testing, and demonstration of CUAS. This role is the central point of contact for all on-site activities. The Test Site Coordinator owns site access, scheduling, accommodation allocation, and the request and approval process. They ensure the site is safe, functional, and ready to support technical teams while operating in remote environments. This role will require a mix of office-based and on-site work.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 
Site Operations & Coordination 

• Act as the primary point of contact for all site-related activities.
• Coordinate and approve on-site work, testing, demonstrations, and visits.
• Maintain a master site calendar, ensuring activities are scheduled, approved, and non-conflicting.
• Own and manage the Jira request portal for site access, work requests, approvals, and tracking.
• Ensure the site is operational, presentable, and mission-ready at all times.

Facilities & Infrastructure Management 

• Oversee the maintenance, safety, and functionality of site infrastructure (excluding ownership of technical systems).
• Manage maintenance, upgrades, utilities, and waste management.
• Supervise contractors and service providers working on-site.
• Monitor environmental factors typical of remote settings, including livestock presence, land access considerations, and weather conditions.

Accommodation & Logistics 

• Manage room allocation for on-site accommodation (where available).
• Coordinate bookings for external accommodation when on-site capacity is exceeded or unavailable.
• Ensure accommodation is maintained, cleaned, and suitable for use.
• Act as the point of contact for accommodation-related issues during site activities.
• Coordinate logistics for asset movements to/from site.

Health, Safety & Security

• Ensure compliance with all site procedures.
• Maintain site safety documentation, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.
• Act as the lead for incident response and escalation.
• Coordinate emergency planning, acknowledging extended response times for police and medical services in remote environments.
• Manage site access control and inductions.

Stakeholder Support

• Enable engineering, testing, and demonstration teams during site activities.
• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and local stakeholders as required.
• Provide clear communication on site rules, schedules, constraints, and outages.

Vehicle Fleet Management

• Coordinate day‑to‑day management of all field operations vehicles.
• Handle booking, allocation and tracking of vehicle usage across teams.
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, availability and overall vehicle condition.
• Manage servicing, repairs and compliance, including incident reporting.
• Work with team leads to plan vehicle requirements for upcoming test activities.
• Support scheduling to minimise downtime and avoid booking conflicts.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

Essential

• Proven experience in facilities, operations, or site management (preferably in remote or technical environments).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple concurrent activities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Confident coordinating contractors, visitors, and internal teams.
• Understanding of WHS standards and emergency procedures in isolated environments.
• Experience with building and maintaining Jira service management tools.

Desirable

• Familiarity with RF systems, radar technology, or defence/aerospace operations.
• Experience working in or with Defence.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Calm, practical, and safety-focused.
• Comfortable working independently and making decisions on-site.
• Strong communicator with a service-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and able to anticipate issues before they impact site operations.

Working Conditions

• On-site presence required during active site use, sometimes overnight.
• Exposure to outdoor and agricultural environments, including livestock and wild animals.
• Responsibility for operation in a remote location with limited immediate emergency services.

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