Government Affairs and Media Manager (AU)

About the role

The Government Affairs and Media Manager supports the company’s influence function across domestic and international markets. The role is focused on execution - delivering engagement outcomes, preparing supporting materials, and coordinating with stakeholders to advance regulatory, policy, and commercial objectives. It requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role doesn’t have any direct reports.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Support the company’s government relations and media activities across domestic and international markets
• Coordinate meetings and engagement preparations with stakeholders, including government (ministerial, parliamentary, diplomatic), media and industry with a view to support relationships to deliver on DroneShield’s mission
• 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 and communications for global stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of a policy evidence base, including commissioning and drafting reports and white papers
• Draft editorials and messaging aligned with current policy narratives
• Work collaboratively across the Company to ensure alignment of priorities and messaging
• Maintain tracking documents and complete administrative tasks to support government engagement

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• 5 + years of experience in government relations or public affairs
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders
• A proactive and responsive working style, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion
• Strong writing and document preparation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Familiarity with defence, aviation, and law enforcement sectors is advantageous

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