Senior Communications Manager

Working at AtlassianAtlassians have flexibility in where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.Based in Australia and reporting to the Director of Communications, Office of the CEO, the Senior Communications Manager is responsible for implementing and executing executive-level internal and external communications. Atlassian is seeking a communications leader to create and cultivate our story in an authentic and accurate manner for both internal and external Atlassian stakeholders. As a communications leader, you will be responsible for driving communications for Atlassian's executive team, shaping the messaging and narratives that we share internally and externally. Additionally, you will work cross-functionally to drive communications efforts with our brand and external PR teams.

In this role, you will get to:

• Lead and execute strategic communications initiatives
• Partner with experts across the business in HR, legal, operations and more to develop integrated strategies
• Lead and implement internal and change-management communications
• Lead and implement a broad set of external communications for executives, including; media, social, presentations, events and crisis communications
• Work closely in partnership with the entire global comms team, Chief of Staff, operations and executive assistants
• Have an incredibly varied communications role, with no two days feeling the same.

On the first day, we’ll expect you to have:

• Have a minimum of 8+ years in communications, with 2-3 years of experience working day-to-day with C-suite executives on communications programs for orgs of at least 2K - 3K employees
• Strong Internal communications and external communications experience
• A passion for executive communications, particularly internal
• A team player with a willingness to both develop strategies and execute work end-to-end
• A flexible thinker, with a strength for working in grey areas and in highly autonomous settings
• Experience in the technology Industry preferred.
• Ability to build and run communications programs, independently.
• Experience in influencing key decision makers on communications programs.

Our perks & benefitsAtlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits to learn more.About AtlassianAt Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.