Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in 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 Sydney CBD. There are approximately 320 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 400 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes USA, Denmark, Mexico, and UAE, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, or related field
• Professional certifications preferred: CA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, ISO 31000
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in enterprise risk or governance roles, ideally within ASX-listed or regulated entities
• Strong understanding of ASX Listing Rules and corporate governance frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, analytical, and communication skills
  Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Enterprise Risk Manager for an ASX-listed organisation, you will lead the development and execution of a strategic risk management framework that supports compliance with corporate governance standards, enhances resilience, and enables intelligent risk-informed decision-making. You’ll report to the CFO and work closely with the General Counsel and the Governance and Policy Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Develop and implement a robust Enterprise Risk Management Framework aligned with ASX Corporate Governance Principles and ISO 31000
• Maintain and oversee the corporate risk register, risk appetite statements, and internal control systems
• Lead risk assessments across strategic, operational, financial, and compliance domains
• Prepare concise reports and presentations for the Executive Leadership Team, Board, and Audit & Risk Committees
• Monitor and respond to emerging risks, including regulatory changes, ESG factors, and cyber threats
• Champion a culture of accountability and ownership of risk across all levels of the organization
• Deliver training and awareness programs to uplift risk capability and compliance
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and IT teams to ensure integrated risk oversight
• Benchmark practices and drive continuous improvement in risk management processes
• Support business continuity planning and incident response protocols