Work with cutting edge 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 Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 240 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 300 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

DroneShield is looking to recruit a Safety Officer who will work with the team to ensure compliance with work health and safety Regulations and Act. The position will report primarily to the Quality & Safety Manager and will work closely with the different areas of the business.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Planning, implementing and overseeing compliance with WHS Regulations and Act
• Develop and/or maintain risk assessments for sites including installation sites domestic and international
• Hazard identification, prevention and documentation
• Managing Workplace inspections, incident reporting
• Records and investigates injuries and equipment damage, and reports safety performance
• Preparing Safe Work Method Statements as required
• Trains employees in personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working procedures
• Evaluate activities and processes for compliance with work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures relevant to Defence industry.
• Co-ordinates the return of injured workers into the workplace
• Conduct safety audits
• Promote workplace safety culture

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Defence or Defence Industry experience is desirable
• Experience in Safety role in a similar industry
• Knowledge of ISO 45001
• Knowledge of Legislative requirements
• Knowledge of SafeWork NSW Code of practices
• Knowledge of WHS Act & Regulations

We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role. Please make sure you have full unrestricted working rights before applying.

Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.