Social Media Manager

About Us

At Transgrid, our work powers the nation—supporting homes, communities, and industries that Australians rely on every day. From lighting local sports fields to enabling major economic activity, the impact of what we do is both immediate and far-reaching.

We are at the forefront of Australia’s energy transformation. With significant government investment and policy support accelerating the development of renewable energy zones and interconnection between states, Transgrid is playing a central role in shaping a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to make a real impact on one of Australia’s most important energy transition programs.

Due to growth of our business, we are now looking to recruit a Social Media Manager to join or Corporate Affairs team.

Join Transgrid at a pivotal time in Australia’s energy transition. We’re looking for a Social Media Manager to lead our social strategy, driving engagement, strengthening reputation, and building trust with key audiences.

You’ll own end-to-end social deliver from strategy, content, publishing, performance and community management—ensuring all activity is audience-led, on-brand and aligned to business priorities. Working closely with Corporate Affairs, you’ll create high-quality content, optimise channels, and use insights to improve reach and impact.

This is a high-profile role requiring strong experience in monitoring sentiment, identifying emerging issues and supporting response strategies—helping protect and enhance Transgrid’s social licence to operate.

About you

You’re a social media powerhouse who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings the following

  Proven experience in large, complex enterprise environments (B2B focus)

  Demonstrated success growing and scaling social media presence and engagement

  Strong experience in issues management and handling sensitive situations on social channels

  Proven experience in social media strategy, content development and channel management

  Strong copywriting skills and ability to bring brand voice to life

  Deep understanding of platforms, trends and audience behaviour

  Ability to analyse performance data and optimise results

  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  Strong organisation and attention to detail

  Experience with social and analytics tools (e.g. Meta Ads Manager, listening platforms)

This is a chance to play a meaningful role in Australia’s energy future, working in a purpose‑driven organisation alongside industry leaders on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so  they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health and wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Our Leadership principles  

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles—Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection—form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.   

Applications close on Friday June 5th  - Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas