Senior Manager, Australia Communications

Anduril Industries, Inc.; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Australia is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to lead external and internal storytelling across defence and technology. You will craft clear narratives, manage media relationships, and advise senior leaders, while coordinating with global teams to reflect local priorities and keep employees engaged.

This hands‑on role sets direction, writes exceptionally well, and deliver at pace, across Australian operations and with colleagues internationally to balance long‑term reputation

Qualifications

• Extensive background in communications, media relations or public affairs with end-to-end ownership.
• Ability to translate complex programs into clear, credible messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of Australian defence, policy and media landscape.
• Proven track record advising senior leaders and handling high-stakes issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans for Australia across defence, technology and partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with defence, technology, business and national media.
• Write and edit announcements, speeches, op-eds and executive messages.
• Advise Australian leaders on messaging, interviews and sensitive issues.
• Coordinate with global teams to reflect local priorities and drive internal comms.
• Plan comms for milestones, partnerships and major events; manage crises or issues.
• Measure effectiveness and adapt plans based on outcomes and feedback.

Skills

Significant experience in comms

Excellent writing & editing

Australian media/policy knowledge

Advising senior leaders

Strategic planning & delivery

Job description

Anduril is building technology for the defence challenges of today and tomorrow. In Australia, that means working with the ADF, industry and partners to develop and deliver capabilities that can make a difference in the defence of our nation.

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Communications to help tell that story. You will turn complex programs and technology into clear, credible communications for Australian audiences. You will lead media engagement, develop narratives around our work, support senior leaders and help the team communicate through major milestones and fast‑moving issues.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who can set direction, write exceptionally well and deliver at pace. You will work across the Australian business and with colleagues internationally, balancing long‑term reputation building with the demands of a busy news cycle.

The Australian business is growing rapidly, with over 300 employees, so this role will also support our internal comms work, engaging our employees and making sure our people are bought into the mission.

Experience in technology, defence, government or a similarly complex sector would be valuable. What matters most is your ability to earn trust, find the real story and communicate it clearly.

What you’ll do

• 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.
• Coordinate with global communications colleagues so Australian communications reflect local priorities and the company’s wider direction.
• Own internal communications for Anduril Australia, keeping employees informed about business priorities, program milestones and decisions that affect their work.
• Partner with Australian leaders to plan and deliver clear, timely updates, including all-hands meetings, leadership messages and major announcements.
• Help teams understand how their work contributes to Anduril’s mission, connecting progress across programs, functions and locations.
• Measure what is working and improve plans based on outcomes, feedback and changes in the external environment.

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience in communications, media relations or public affairs, including ownership of complex projects from strategy through execution.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to make technical subjects understandable without losing accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian media and policy environment, ideally including defence, national security or technology.
• A record of advising senior leaders and working in executive communications
• Confidence working directly with journalists and handling sensitive or high‑stakes issues.
• The curiosity to learn how a product works, the judgement to know what matters to an audience, and the discipline to check the details.
• A practical, collaborative approach and the ability to move between strategic planning and hands‑on delivery.
• Aligned on the mission and the opportunity and challenge that faces our nation today
• A sense of humour and a collaborative spirit!

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including: