Strategic Communications Lead

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. We are delivering on government plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

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.   

The Opportunity

Join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of Australia’s clean energy transformation. At Transgrid, we’re delivering nation-building energy projects that will provide reliable, on-demand power and large-scale storage for generations to come.

We are currently seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to join our Corporate Affairs team on a 10-month fixed-term parental leave contract. In this pivotal role, you will shape and execute strategic internal communications that connect our people to purpose, elevate employee engagement, and support business priorities. Your storytelling expertise and ability to translate complex initiatives into compelling, people-centred messages will help drive transparency, alignment, and a strong internal culture.

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Corporate Communications, you will serve as the dedicated communications advisor for a key business unit, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver communications that enhance our employer brand and employee experience and engagement. This is a high-impact, fast-paced role where you’ll act as a trusted partner, providing strategic advice and delivering integrated, multi-channel communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of Transgrid’s internal communications strategy across a designated business unit.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute communication plans that align with organisational goals and support key initiatives.
• Craft clear, engaging, and impactful content across internal channels (e.g. newsletters, intranet, town halls, roadshow, videos).
• Translate complex business information into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse employee groups.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, tone of voice, and alignment with brand and cultural values.
• Provide expert advice on communication risks and opportunities, and measure the effectiveness of communications activities.
• Support some external communications where needed.

About You

You’re a confident communicator, trusted advisor, and natural storyteller with a proven track record in leading internal communications for large, complex organisations.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline – or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years’ experience in internal or corporate communications, including content development and strategic planning.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to consult, collaborate, and build trusted relationships across the organisation.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess communication needs and evaluate outcomes.

Recognition & Reward

At Transgrid, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on Australia’s clean energy future. We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

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

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

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