Senior Communications Leader, Australia Defense Tech

Anduril; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Australia is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to tell our story to Australian audiences. You will lead media engagement, write clear narratives around our work, and support senior leaders through milestones and fast-moving issues.

This hands-on role sets direction, writes exceptionally well, and coordinates with local and global teams. You will also grow internal comms for Anduril Australia, keeping employees aligned with our mission and priorities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in communications, media relations or public affairs, including ownership of complex projects from strategy through execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans that support Anduril’s priorities in Australia.
• Build relationships with defence, technology, business and national media; identify opportunities to tell substantive stories about our work.
• Write and edit announcements, speeches, opinion pieces, briefing materials, social content and executive messages.
• Advise Australian leaders on messaging, interviews, speaking opportunities and sensitive issues.
• Work with program, engineering and business teams to understand their work and explain its relevance to customers and the broader public.
• Plan communications for product and program milestones, partnerships, events and other significant moments.
• Manage reactive media enquiries and help prepare for issues or crises with sound judgement and clear processes.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media relations

Executive communications

Writing & editing

Public affairs

Job description

Anduril Industries in Australia is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to tell our story to Australian audiences. You will lead media engagement, write clear narratives around our work, and support senior leaders through milestones and fast-moving issues.

This hands-on role sets direction, writes exceptionally well, and coordinates with local and global teams. You will also grow internal comms for Anduril Australia, keeping employees aligned with our mission and priorities.