Senior Manager, Australia Communications

The role

You will develop and execute communications plans to support Anduril's priorities in Australia. You will lead media engagement, develop narratives, support senior leaders, and manage internal communications for the Australian business.

What you will do

• Develop and execute communications plans that support Anduril's priorities in Australia.
• Build relationships with defence, technology, business and national media.
• 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 explain work relevance.
• Plan communications for product and program milestones, partnerships, events and other significant moments.
• Manage reactive media enquiries and help prepare for issues or crises.
• Coordinate with global communications colleagues.
• Own internal communications for Anduril Australia.
• Measure what is working and improve plans based on outcomes and feedback.

Required qualifications

• Significant experience in communications, media relations or public affairs.
• Ownership of complex projects from strategy through execution.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian media and policy environment.
• 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.
• The discipline to check the details.
• A practical, collaborative approach.
• Ability to move between strategic planning and hands-on delivery.
• Aligned on the mission and the opportunity and challenge that faces our nation today.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology, defence, government or a similarly complex sector.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. In Australia, the company works with the ADF, industry and partners to develop and deliver capabilities.