The Communications & Engagement team in Customer & Strategy are seeking applications for a Media Lead to join the team.

Reporting to the External Affairs Manager, the Media Lead oversees SA Power Networks' media and external communications strategy to safeguard and strengthen the organisation's brand, reputation, and support the Corporate Vision. This role is responsible for developing, executing, and managing SAPNs Media Strategy across mainstream media, digital platforms, and paid campaigns, ensuring alignment with the Brand Framework, messaging, tone, and visual standards.

The Media Lead collaborates with Corporate Communications, External Affairs, Customer Experience, and senior leaders to lead media strategy, manage issues and crises, and position SAPN as a respected voice on energy issues.

Culture and benefits

As a valued member of SA Power Networks, you will enjoy being part of a collaborative team and relish an environment with a true sense of community. We offer a platform where you can engage, grow and innovate your career within an exciting organisation that values safety and is committed to the success of its people.

Many of our salaries are positioned well above industry standard, with this role offering a starting annual base salary of $160,088.45, Grade 8 Level 1.

You will also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support you and your family, some include:

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, a great team environment and a career focus with development opportunities.
• An organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of its employees.
• 13% superannuation (1% above current legislated employer contributions).
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursements each year.
• 17.5% leave loading payable on annual leave.
• Automatic coverage from SA Power Networks income protection scheme.
• Primary Parental Leave (18 weeks) and Secondary Parental Leave (5 weeks).

About you

We are seeking applications from strategic minded communications/public relations leads with extensive experience in successfully partnering within a complex, multi-disciplinary corporate or government environment to deliver effective media and external communications strategies.

• Degree qualifications in a communications-related discipline (communications, marketing, public relations) or equivalent skills & knowledge gained through experience.
• Demonstrated experience in high-level communications creation, including CEO presentations, speeches, promoting advocacy initiatives, media releases, and ministerial briefings.
• Extensive experience in media, including crisis communication.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven capability in preparing spokespeople and ensuring readiness to deliver proactive, insight-driven, and effective media engagement.
• Strong awareness of political and environmental factors influencing communications.
• Experience refining external draft communications from the business, ensuring alignment with political and environmental considerations.
• Versatile and multi-skilled, capable of managing diverse responsibilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated high-level work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic guidance and effectively collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams.
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influence decision making, and communicate clearly and confidently in challenging or ambiguous situations.

About us
SA Power Networks plays a pivotal role in South Australia by connecting all South Australians to a reliable and efficient electricity network.
Working together with communities across South Australia, we are proud to be world leaders in delivering a cleaner, greener and a more sustainable energy future, today.

As one of the state’s largest and most reputable employers, we offer a diverse and collaborative work environment where our people take pride in the innovation of a high performing work culture and a commitment to safety that all South Australians can be proud of.

With award-winning training, internal development programs and diverse career pathways SA Power Networks will help empower your career, while you help empower South Australia.

For more information please contact:
christina.lekkas@sapowernetworks.com.au

Applications are to be submitted online. Please include a Cover Letter and Resume.

Role Profile Media Lead 2026

Applications close 22 March 2026

SA Power Networks is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all genders, cultures and backgrounds.   

For more information about SA Power Networks visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au