Spectrum Compliance Officer

Droneshield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield is seeking a Spectrum Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory, licensing and telecom obligations in Australia. The role sits in the Legal Team, ensuring products and operations stay compliant with ACMA rules during testing, demonstrations and deployments.

Based at our Sydney HQ, you will interface with Engineering, Product and Operations to maintain licences, approvals and compliance documentation, while guiding staff on regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Experience with Australian radiocommunications regulations and international frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RF systems, EMC/EME exposure obligations and device compliance pathways.
• Excellent documentation, record-keeping and compliance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain DroneShield’s radiofrequency licences (ACMA and international) and exemptions.
• Advise Engineering and Operations on lawful operation of RF equipment across product development and deployments.
• Maintain compliance documentation, including Statements of Compliance and technical files.
• Prepare reports for management and conduct internal training on ACMA obligations.

Skills

ACMA compliance

RF systems knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Work withcutting edgeAI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some ofworld’smost challenging technical problems in the rapidly growingcounter-dronesector.

Our customersoperatein some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including militaryorganisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understandwhat’sat stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge ofcounter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threatscontinue to evolveglobally.

With one of the largest listeddefencecompany marketcapitalisationsin 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$217 million in 2025,representingrecord profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market forcounter-droneis assessed at approximately$100 billion, andis currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still tocome, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

Thecompany has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globallytoday, andis on track to reach around 550 by the endof2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, andcontinuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based atDroneShield’scentral Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark,Mexicoand Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70countries worldwide.

About the role

DroneShield is seeking an Spectrum Compliance Officer to support the company’s regulatory, licensing and telecommunications compliance obligations in Australia. This role ensures that DroneShield’s products, operations and deployments involving radiocommunications, spectrum use, electromagnetic emissions, jamming technologies (where legally applicable), and related communications equipment are compliant with all regulatory requirements under the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) framework. This will also include under international frameworks.

The role will sit within the Legal Team, providing internal expertise for product development and ensuring the business maintains correct authorisations for testing, demonstrations, field deployments and operational activities.

Why This Role Matters

DroneShield operates in highly regulated environments involving RF technologies and counter‑UAS systems. Ensuring rigorous compliance is essential not only for regulatory integrity, but also for safe, reliable and lawful deployment of DroneShield capabilities.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

Regulatory & Licensing Compliance

• Manage and maintain DroneShield’s radiofrequency licences (ACMA and DSO, and some international), authorisations, equipment approvals and exemptions
• Ensure compliance with relevant radiofrequency standards (domestic and international), including radiocommunications, spectrum use, EMC/EME exposure, and device labelling requirements
• Advise internal Engineering and Operations teams on lawful operation of radiofrequency (RF) equipment across product development, testing, demonstrations and customer deployments
• Support the Legal Team with regulatory interpretations, licensing obligations and updates to radiofrequency frameworks affecting DroneShield

Product & Technical Compliance

• Review and advise on ACMA compliance requirements for new and existing DroneShield devices, including operation in regulated frequency bands
• Liaise with Engineering and Product teams to ensure design decisions align with ACMA rules
• Oversee testing documentation for conformity assessment, including laboratory results, device classifications and technical evidence
• Maintain and update Statements of Compliance, technical files and associated documentation

Internal Governance & Documentation

• Maintain an up‑to‑date register of licences, approvals, exemptions, renewals and associated conditions
• Prepare and present compliance reports to management and the Legal Team
• Draft internal guidance, SOPs and compliance checklists for RF‑related operational activities
• Conduct internal training for staff on ACMA obligations, licensing conditions and regulatory changes

External Engagement

• Interface with ACMA, accredited test facilities, legal advisers and industry bodies as required
• Assist in responses to regulatory audits, inspections or inquiries from authorities
Support the Legal Team in preparing submissions to regulatory consultations and policy reviews impacting DroneShield technologies

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated experience working with Australian and international radiocommunications regulations, spectrum frameworks, or technical compliance regimes
• Strong understanding of RF systems, communications equipment, EMC/EME exposure obligations and device compliance pathways
• Prior experience in defence, technology, telecoms, or regulated hardware environments (advantageous)
• Ability to interpret and apply ACMA rules, standards and legislation
• Strong documentation, record-keeping and compliance management skills
• Ability to work closely with Legal, Engineering, Product and Operations teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and capable of working independently

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

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