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 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

DroneShield is seeking a Document & Graphics Lead to lead the Document & Graphics team in Sydney, New South Wales. Reporting to the VP, Design, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of all customers facing documentation within the company.

You will collaborate closely with designers, writers, project managers, and product managers to ensure all design and documentation outputs are delivered efficiently, consistently, and to a high standard of quality. This role plays a key part in aligning user experience, documentation, and brand across the entire product lifecycle.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Lead, manage, and develop a multidisciplinary team of graphic designers and technical writers, including hiring, mentoring, performance management and task prioritisation
• Provide strategic oversight across technical documentation, ensuring alignment with business goals, user needs, and brand standards
• Manage documentation delivery through Agile practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery cadence
• Administer and maintain Jira boards and workflows to support team delivery and visibility
• Facilitate team meetings, including daily stand-ups and retrospectives with the documentation team
• Accountable for document release and coordination between design, documentation, product, engineering, and other stakeholders
• Alignment with project and product managers to ensure documentation releases on time
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional and technical discussions to drive alignment on design and documentation outcomes
• Oversee the planning creation, and delivery of technical documentation (e.g. User Manuals, Quick Start Guides, Release Notes, How-To Guides)
• Manage documentation workflows, including version control, naming conventions, BOM reviews and release processes
• Conduct quality assurance and documentation reviews across projects
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, quality standards, and delivery practices

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Degree in Technical Communication, Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience leading or managing multidisciplinary teams, including both writers and designers
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, particularly in a documentation or content delivery context
• Experience with core design and documentation tools (e.g. Confluence, Adobe InDesign, Docs-as-code toolchain) and project management platforms such as Jira
• Experience managing documentation workflows, version control, and release processes
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments, including export control requirements
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality, consistency, and governance
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines
  
  

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