Job Description
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$190 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with 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 an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Sydney CBD headquarters in a hybrid working model, with an expectation of three days per week in the office. This role is suited to a recruitment professional who has successfully delivered results in fast-growing, complex environments and can manage both technically challenging roles and high recruitment volumes simultaneously.
Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, teams and the broader business, while representing DroneShield as a professional and credible brand ambassador in the market.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Partner closely with hiring managers across engineering, operations and corporate functions to understand role requirements, workforce priorities and business objectives
Act as a trusted recruitment advisor, providing guidance on hiring strategy, market insights, role scoping and interview best practice
Manage high-volume recruitment pipelines while maintaining quality outcomes across complex and technical roles
Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, feedback management and reference checks
Proactively source and engage candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, Seek and other relevant channels
Maintain accurate, well-organised records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Represent DroneShield professionally in all candidate interactions, strengthening the company’s employer brand
We are a global business. Stakeholders are located in different time zones (including our US and European offices). There is a requirement to occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Relevant bachelor’s or postgraduate degree or an equivalent work experience
Demonstrated experience recruiting for complex engineering and operations roles in fast-scaling organisations
Proven ability to manage high recruitment volumes without compromising candidate experience or quality
Experience acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders
Defence or national security sector experience is advantageous but not essential
Technically minded, with the ability to quickly understand engineering and technical role requirements
In-house recruitment experience preferred; strong agency backgrounds will also be considered
Highly motivated, dedicated and proactive self-starter, comfortable working in a small, agile team
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
Only candidates currently located in Australia or New Zealand will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
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$190 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with 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 an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Sydney CBD headquarters in a hybrid working model, with an expectation of three days per week in the office. This role is suited to a recruitment professional who has successfully delivered results in fast-growing, complex environments and can manage both technically challenging roles and high recruitment volumes simultaneously.
Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, teams and the broader business, while representing DroneShield as a professional and credible brand ambassador in the market.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Partner closely with hiring managers across engineering, operations and corporate functions to understand role requirements, workforce priorities and business objectives
Act as a trusted recruitment advisor, providing guidance on hiring strategy, market insights, role scoping and interview best practice
Manage high-volume recruitment pipelines while maintaining quality outcomes across complex and technical roles
Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, feedback management and reference checks
Proactively source and engage candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, Seek and other relevant channels
Maintain accurate, well-organised records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)
Represent DroneShield professionally in all candidate interactions, strengthening the company’s employer brand
We are a global business. Stakeholders are located in different time zones (including our US and European offices). There is a requirement to occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Relevant bachelor’s or postgraduate degree or an equivalent work experience
Demonstrated experience recruiting for complex engineering and operations roles in fast-scaling organisations
Proven ability to manage high recruitment volumes without compromising candidate experience or quality
Experience acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders
Defence or national security sector experience is advantageous but not essential
Technically minded, with the ability to quickly understand engineering and technical role requirements
In-house recruitment experience preferred; strong agency backgrounds will also be considered
Highly motivated, dedicated and proactive self-starter, comfortable working in a small, agile team
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
Only candidates currently located in Australia or New Zealand will be considered. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (AU) position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
