Director of Communications, ANZ

UBER; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity

Job summary

Uber seeks an exceptional Head of Communications, ANZ to elevate brand presence in Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, you’ll partner with Mobility and Delivery, shaping strategy and overseeing a team of three in-house communicators.

You will design high-profile campaigns, manage corporate issues, and act as a spokesperson, navigating media and policy landscapes to protect Uber’s reputation and drive measurable results.

Qualifications

• Strong command of the media, policy, and cultural landscape in ANZ.
• Comprehensive existing network of contacts across press, KOLs and relevant institutions.
• Strong strategic capabilities and ability to develop proactive comms strategies that cut through and drive results.
• Experience in issues management and explaining complex topics to varied audiences.
• Experience expanding beyond traditional media relations to reach target audiences.
• Natural campaigning mindset to shape and promote corporate interests.

Responsibilities

• Establish Uber’s brand with the media and third parties and strengthen its reputation with key stakeholders.
• Design high-profile corporate and consumer campaigns for Uber and Uber Eats.
• Manage corporate issues and crisis.
• Collaborate with reporters daily, balancing proactive and reactive comms to protect and enhance Uber’s reputation.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation and be a trusted partner to ANZ executives.
• Lead a team of 3 in-house communications specialists and allocate resources for maximum impact.

Skills

Media landscape ANZ

KOL network

Strategic comms

Issues management

Campaign mindset

Executive partnership

Tools

Media relations tools

Job description

Uber has fundamentally changed the way people move, eat, and earn. In Australia and New Zealand, both Uber and Uber Eats consistently rank among the nation’s top consumer brands.

We are looking for an exceptional, high-energy Head of Communications, ANZ to build on this momentum, further elevate our brand profile among consumers and the general public, and strategically navigate our reputation with media, key opinion leaders, media and policymakers.

As the leader of ANZ Communications, you will serve as a strategic business partner across both our Mobility and Delivery businesses. You are a senior comms leader who seamlessly combines macro-level strategic vision with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute. You understand the nuances of the ANZ media and political landscape, thrive in fast-paced environments, and excel at driving high-impact cross-functional alignment.

The role will be based in Sydney and will report into our Head of Communications for APAC.

Responsibilities

• Establish Uber’s brand with the media and third parties and strength its reputation with key stakeholders
• Design high profile corporate and consumer campaigns for Uber and Uber Eats
• Manage corporate issues and crisis
• Work with beat reporters on a daily basis, juggling a combination of proactive and reactive communications efforts that protect and enhance Uber’s reputation
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization
• Be a trusted partner to ANZ executives
• Manage a team of 3 in-house communications specialists
• Allocate resources for maximum impact

Requirements

• Strong command of the media, policy, and cultural landscape in ANZ
• Comprehensive existing network of contacts across press, KOLs and relevant institutions
• Strong strategic capabilities and proven ability to develop proactive communications strategies that cut through and drive measurable results
• Experience in issues management and explaining complicated topics to a wide range of audiences
• Experienced at going beyond media relations to reach our audiences
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to experiment in order to learn and identify creative solutions
• Natural campaigning mindset; proven ability to shape and promote corporate interests
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to balance critical thinking with tactical execution and attention to detail, in the face of frequent inbound enquiries and other requests
• Excellent news (and overall) judgment, as well as exceptional writing and communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years managing corporate and consumer communicationsfor technology or consumer facing brands, or in relevant Government communications departments.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook — it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves — we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence.

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