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 militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, part of the ASX200 index, 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 Sydney CBD. There are approximately 380 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

This newly created position is a result of DroneShield growing from approximately $25m market capitalisation at its listing in 2016 to $2.5bn and growing today, with around 30,000 shareholders around the world. The role is based in our Sydney HQ and reporting to the CEO, with a close collaboration with the CFO and the rest of the executive team.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• The role combines Investor Relations, M&A and general corporate strategy, reporting to the CEO
• Engagement across DroneShield’s 30,000+ global shareholder base and prospective new shareholders, promoting our investment story in presentations and investor materials
• Organising materials for and presenting DroneShield at earnings update calls and other investor engagements
• Engagement with ASX in collaboration with Company Secretaries
• Financial media strategy in collaboration with the Government Relations Director and an external media adviser
• Driving DroneShield’s M&A strategy as it seeks to continue cementing its position as the global leader in the counterdrone sector, through inorganic expansion options globally. This includes developing M&A strategy in conjunction with the CEO and senior management, identifying potential targets (working individually or in collaboration with corporate advisory firms), and executing buyside M&A opportunities
• The role does not have direct reports, however there is meaningful resourcing access available via other DroneShield executives and external advisors.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Minimum of 10-15 years tier 1 experience in capital markets, which may include ECM, M&A and/or IR work
• Australian experience is essential
• The work is substantially in the office, however there is a degree of hybrid flexibility
• The role will include a degree of travel, especially in regards to industry conference to scout acquisition targets
• Degree-qualified in commerce, law or similar
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of self-motivation, responsibility, and operational discipline
• Candidates must currently reside in Australia and have unrestricted working rights.

Note: We are looking for an in-house position, and will not accept solicitations from IR agencies for services.

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