About this position
Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter-drone sector.
Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what’s at stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in 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$190 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.
The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.
DroneShield’s Alexandria facility is a core part of the company’s global manufacturing and industrial operations. The site supports the production, assembly, and quality assurance of mission-critical counter-drone systems, ensuring products meet stringent performance and reliability standards. This facility underpins DroneShield’s ability to scale delivery, maintain supply chain resilience, and support customers with dependable, field-ready solutions.
About the role
DroneShield is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller whose responsibilities will be critical in helping the business run smoothly during its next phase of growth.
This position is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven Inventory Control professional with a desire to develop their career in a fast-growing ASX defence technology company. The opportunity exists to develop this role into a mature and robust Inventory Management regime.
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations
Supporting the Operations Officer as part of the Inventory Team, the general responsibilities include:
• Accepting deliveries & receiving of components against Purchase Orders
• Kitting of Manufacturing Orders for internal and external production
• Packing of finished goods ahead of sale (Mass-production style)
• Working with the Logistics Team for preparation of outgoing shipments
• General office administration
With the role’s core responsibilities of:
• ERP data control (Locations & stock balance)
• Co-ordinate monthly inventory cycle-count activity
• Co-ordinate year-end 100% Stocktake with support from the Supply Chain Manager
• Completing ad-hoc inventory tasks
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• 2+ years' experience as an Inventory Controller or Inventory Manager
• Experience with revision-controlled components highly desired
• Exposure to an engineering/technology environment highly desired
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Stocktake planning experience
• General stock control understanding (FIFO, LIFO, Revision Control)
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a fast-paced team
• Strong ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and handle pressure
• Clear communication (both verbal and written)
• Positive & fun attitude!
Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.