Senior Communications Manager

Adecco Portugal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Global Technology Client in Australia and New Zealand seeks a Senior Communications Manager to drive strategic communications initiatives, advise senior leaders, and shape the brand narrative around AI and cloud tech.

The role demands a seasoned communications professional with a track record in media relations, executive messaging, and cross-functional collaboration across a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in Public Relations or Corporate Communications
• Established media network across Australia and New Zealand
• Experience leading technology-focused communications programs
• Expertise in executive communications, reputation management, and issues management
• Agency management and team leadership

Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver strategic communications programs across ANZ
• Provide media and reputation management counsel to senior business leaders
• Develop and deliver executive communications programs across media, social, internal communications, events, and community engagement
• Create compelling customer and partner stories that showcase the transformational impact of AI and cloud technologies
• Lead media engagement and communications activities for major industry events
• Manage agency partners and support a small communications team
• Partner with Public Policy and cross-functional stakeholders to manage complex business, technology, and regulatory issues
• Write and edit press releases, communication plans, media pitches, and executive content
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, customers, partners, and key internal stakeholders

Skills

Media relations

Executive communications

Storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Writing

Job description

Senior Communications Manager | Leading Global Technology Client

Are you passionate about technology, AI, and storytelling?

Join a high-performing communications team helping shape the conversation around how AI and cloud technologies are transforming organizations across Australia and New Zealand.

Our client, a leading global technology organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to drive strategic communications initiatives across the ANZ region. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who can provide trusted counsel to senior leaders, lead impactful media campaigns, and influence the reputation of a globally recognized brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver strategic communications programs across ANZ
• Provide media and reputation management counsel to senior business leaders
• Develop and deliver executive communications programs across media, social, internal communications, events, and community engagement
• Create compelling customer and partner stories that showcase the transformational impact of AI and cloud technologies
• Lead media engagement and communications activities for major industry events
• Manage agency partners and support a small communications team
• Partner with Public Policy and cross-functional stakeholders to manage complex business, technology, and regulatory issues
• Write and edit press releases, communication plans, media pitches, and executive content
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, customers, partners, and key internal stakeholders

About You

• 10+ years' experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, or Media Relations
• Strong experience leading technology-focused communications programs
• Established media network across Australia and New Zealand
• Proven expertise in executive communications, reputation management, and issues management
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content development skills
• Experience managing agency partners and/or communications teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution

What's on Offer?

• Approx. 12-month casual contract with the possibility of extension
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised technology organisation
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and cloud innovation
• High-profile engagement with senior stakeholders across ANZ and global teams
• Opportunity to lead impactful communications campaigns and major industry events