Job Description

With strong momentum and ambitious growth plans ahead, we are investing in strong leadership across our commercial functions. This role will play a critical part in that journey.

As Head of Marketing you will build and lead a modern, high performing marketing function that drives pipeline, strengthens brand positioning and supports expansion into new markets.

Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer, this role will shape the company’s marketing strategy, lead a talented team and ensure marketing is a measurable driver of revenue growth.

About us

aXcelerate is a leading SaaS provider, with our Student and Learning Management System powering millions of learners' course and competency records nationwide. As an industry leader, we’re on an exciting growth journey, transforming the way training providers and employers manage and support their learners.

Recognised as a Great Place to Work for three years running, we have a culture where people feel valued and supported to thrive. With ambitious growth plans and countless opportunities to develop your career, there’s never been a better time to join our team and help us shape the future of education technology.

The opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to build a marketing function at a pivotal growth stage.

You will be responsible for defining strategy, strengthening our demand generation engine and ensuring marketing plays a central role in scaling the business.

In the short term, your focus will be on sharpening the go to market strategy for our new SKILLS product in Australia and strengthening pipeline performance.

In the medium term, you will help position aXcelerate for international expansion as we bring our core platform to the United States market.

This role is ideal for a marketing leader who enjoys both strategy and execution and is excited by the challenge of building systems, teams and processes that scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s marketing strategy to drive pipeline growth, strengthen brand positioning and support revenue outcomes.
• Lead and develop the marketing team across product marketing, brand, PR, events and demand generation.
• Own marketing contribution to pipeline, improving MQL generation, lead quality and conversion throughout the funnel.
• Define brand positioning and messaging while supporting product launches and go to market strategies.
• Partner closely with Sales, Product and Customer Success to align marketing initiatives with revenue, retention and growth priorities.
• Manage the marketing budget, agencies and performance reporting to ensure strong ROI and scalable marketing operations.

About you

Must have experience:

• Senior marketing leadership experience 5+ years within B2B SaaS or technology companies.
• Exposure to international expansion or launching existing products in new markets.
• Strong track record building growth marketing strategies that drive pipeline and revenue.
• Experience leading and developing marketing teams.
• Experience managing marketing budgets and measuring ROI.

Nice to have

• Experience in education technology or the vocational education sector.
• Experience scaling marketing in high growth SaaS businesses.
• Experience or interest in AI enabled marketing tools.

What we offer

• A central location, close to public transport, cafes and shops, with free on-site parking available.
• A vibrant, supportive and team-oriented culture, with regular team activities and social events.
• Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working.
• A focus on professional development and learning, with access to our LMS, external and internal training opportunities and your own personal annual PD budget.
• Access for you and your family to an Employee Assistance Program and resources.
• Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Employment Hero app.
• Discounted gym membership and Pilates Class offers to support your health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for career development with well defined career pathways across the business.
• Proud members of Women in Technology with access to networking events, professional development opportunities and resources.

How to apply

Please submit an up-to-date resume which outlines your suitability for the role.

We're looking for individuals who resonate with our values - H.E.A.R.T.: Honesty, Empathy, Acceptance, Respect, and Trust, whilst also bringing a unique perspective to their work.

We are committed to promoting diversity in the workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know by emailing careers@axcelerate.com

aXcelerate acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work, live and learn and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land. We are committed to fostering learning and development in the communities that we serve