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 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-only 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.
