Head of Communications

Sharon AI, Inc; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral program

Job summary

Sharon AI, Inc. is seeking a Communications Manager to shape the voice and public profile of an AI infrastructure venture across Australia and the US.

You will lead communications from milestones to thought leadership, turning complex developments into compelling storytelling to build trust and support growth. You’ll drive media relations, executive profiling, and crisis communications while managing agencies, budgets and governance to deliver investor, customer and partner communications across

Qualifications

• A degree in communications, public relations, journalism, corporate affairs, marketing or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in senior leadership and strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the communications strategy across media, industry, community and stakeholder channels.
• Drive media relations, executive profiling and thought leadership.
• Translate complex infrastructure developments into clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences.

Education

Degree in communications / public relations / journalism or related discipline

Job description

Sharon AI is recruiting on behalf of an affiliated new venture operating in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure sector.

The opportunity is to join a growing infrastructure investment and development business focused on supporting the next generation of AI compute in Australia. The business is building the foundations for future growth, with a focus on infrastructure development, strategic partnerships and delivering projects that support Australia's evolving digital infrastructure needs.

The Role

As Communications Manager, you’ll shape the voice, reputation and public profile of an ambitious AI infrastructure venture operating across Australia and the US. From major infrastructure milestones to executive thought leadership, you’ll turn complex developments into compelling stories that build trust, strengthen stakeholder relationships and support commercial growth. This is an opportunity to lead communications at the intersection of AI, energy and large-scale infrastructure, where clear, credible storytelling can make a lasting impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and lead the communications strategy, shaping corporate messaging, brand positioning and reputation across media, industry, community and stakeholder channels.
• Drive media relations, executive profiling and thought leadership, positioning the business as a credible voice in AI infrastructure, technology and energy.
• Translate complex infrastructure developments, including data centre builds, power, cooling and AI compute deployments, into clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences.
• Lead crisis communications, issues management and stakeholder engagement, protecting reputation while supporting development milestones and community relationships.
• Partner with executive leadership across Australia and the US to deliver investor, customer, partner and internal communications, while managing external agencies, budgets and communications governance.

What You’ll Bring:

• A degree in communications, public relations, journalism, corporate affairs, marketing or a related discipline, with proven experience and a strong record in senior leadership.
• Proven expertise in strategic communications, media relations, executive positioning, reputation management and crisis communications.
• Experience in infrastructure, technology, data centres, energy, construction or similarly complex development environments, with the ability to make technical concepts accessible and engaging.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with media, government, communities and industry leaders.
• The judgement and executive presence to advise senior leaders on sensitive issues, lead communications through periods of growth and change, and build high-performing teams and agency partnerships.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a rapidly growing Australian infrastructure business at an exciting stage of its journey, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of the infrastructure underpinning the next generation of AI.

Hybrid working – flexibility between our office and working from home

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support when you need it

Exposure to AI and next-generation technology – work in one of the fastest-moving areas of technology

Bounty referral program – generous rewards for successfully referring new talent

Employee of the month – recognition plus a $500 gift card

Growing global business – be part of an Australian technology company with an expanding international footprint

Make an impact – join at a stage where your work can have a visible influence on how we build and grow

Collaborative culture – work alongside talented people across technical, commercial and corporate teams

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unfortunately not always able to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We appreciate your understanding and want to assure you that every application will be reviewed with care.