The Director of Corporate Communications will shape and execute corporate communication strategies, lead a team, and manage critical communications projects, enhancing the company's reputation globally.
Our Purpose
At Xero, we’re here to help you supercharge your business. We do this by automating routine tasks, surfacing actionable insights and connecting businesses with the right data, advisors and apps. When that happens, we’re not only making life better for small business, we’ll be building a stronger economy that can change the world.
How you’ll make an impact
We're seeking an exceptional and commercially astute Director of Corporate Communications to join our global communications team. This is a pivotal leadership role based in Australia, where you'll be instrumental in shaping and executing our corporate communications strategy and narrative, including leading significant communications projects. You'll also lead essential day-to-day corporate communications initiatives for Xero, directly impacting how the company is perceived globally by the media, investors, our customers, partners, and employees.
This role demands a unique blend of outstanding communications expertise, sharp commercial acumen, strategic thinking and proven success in managing and delivering large-scale, corporate communications projects to drive company value in line with strategic objectives.
Reporting to the GM Corporate & Regional Communications - Global Markets you will be a key driver in shaping, promoting and protecting Xero's external voice and reputation, and further strengthening our position in the market.
What you'll do
- Spearhead the development and execution of global communications strategies for a market-leading, ASX-listed SaaS company.
- Lead critical corporate communications projects, synthesising complex financial and technical information into clear, effective communication plans.
- Manage a team of three direct reports in different locations, ensuring a high-functioning and engaged team that meets key objectives.
- Collaborate with global and regional communications teams to strategically position the company across key markets, including Australia, the US, and the UK.
- Partner with senior leadership to execute the CEO's executive profiling program through media and speaking opportunities.
- Help advise and support the Reputation Communications team to continuously develop and safeguard the company's reputation through proactive and reactive strategies.
- Navigate a fast-paced, rapidly scaling global business with confidence and clarity, providing leadership across key communications work-streams.
- Bring your understanding of listed company communications and global tech knowledge to deliver impactful communications that achieve critical business outcomes.
What you'll bring with you
- 15+ years of direct external communications experience within listed companies, with a strong track record in project management, leadership and a deep understanding of listed company practices. Experience with M&A communications and working across global teams is highly valued
- Proven ability to take a global point of view, localise where needed, and successfully work with and engage people and teams across different cultures and working styles to effectively influence stakeholders, while gelling effectively within a tight-knit team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a distinctive, personal and accessible tone. Impeccable attention to detail is crucial
- Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams while upskilling and coaching direct reports
- A strong understanding of business drivers and the ability to translate business objectives into effective communications narrative and strategies
- Well-developed stakeholder and project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion
- Experience working in B2B enterprise/SaaS software is desirable
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task effectively, prioritise projects, and confidently communicate priorities and recommendations to senior stakeholders
- An energetic approach, strong emotional intelligence, resilience, creativity, a sense of humor, and a collaborative team spirit
- BA/BS degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing is preferred
If you are a highly experienced and driven corporate communications leader, with a passion for the tech industry and a proven track record in managing complex corporate communications projects, including M&A, we encourage you to apply.
Why Xero?
Offering very generous paid leave to use however you’d like (plus statutory holidays!), dedicated paid leave to care for your physical and mental wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program to access mental health care for you and your family, health insurance, life insurance, and income protection, wellbeing and sports programmes, employee resource groups, 26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, an Employee Share Plan, beautiful offices, flexible working, career development, and many other benefits that reflect our human value, you’ll do the best work of your life at Xero.
Top Skills
Communications
Marketing
Public Relations
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