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Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.

Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full-Time (Permanent)

  • Location:

    Sydney

  • Job type:

    Velocity Frequent Flyer

  • Applications close:

    AUS Eastern Standard Time

Manager, Social Media & Engagement

Step into an exhilarating leadership role with Velocity Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia’s award-winning loyalty program with over 13 million members and counting. We're growing fast — and we’re on a mission to make rewards faster, smarter, and more meaningful for every member.

As Manager, Social Media & Engagement, you’ll shape how Australia connects with the Velocity brand across digital platforms. You’ll lead social strategy, drive bold campaigns, and deliver measurable outcomes — all while bringing the best of creativity and performance marketing together.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, this is a high-impact, highly visible role that works across Loyalty, Brand, Digital, and Commercial to bring our story to life.

 

In addition, you will:

  • Lead the development and execution of data-driven social strategies that support Velocity’s business and member growth objectives.
  • Plan and deliver engaging, channel-appropriate content to build brand affinity and member engagement.
  • Execute high-impact social campaigns for major launches, offers, and milestones.
  • Collaborate with creative and media teams to develop best-in-class visual and video content.
  • Own and optimise paid social strategy and budget across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and emerging platforms — delivering performance and ROI.
  • Manage and maintain a social content calendar aligned to campaign activity, key dates, and audience trends.
  • Analyse engagement, conversion, and audience metrics to deliver insights and continuous improvement recommendations.
  • Stay ahead of trends and innovation in digital, social, and content — and bring fresh thinking into the team.
  • Partner with community managers to foster a positive, responsive, and on-brand social presence.

 

You’ll be great in this role if you:

  • A degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in social media leadership, digital campaign strategy, and content creation in a large B2C environment.
  • A strong understanding of loyalty programs, customer engagement, and brand storytelling.
  • Experience in paid social strategy, performance marketing, and managing media budgets.
  • Advanced skills in social analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, TikTok Ads Manager).
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
  • Excellent copywriting ability and a good eye for visual design, accessibility, and content optimisation.
  • A passion for emerging trends, platforms, and driving digital innovation.

 

What you’ll get from us:

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

  • Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
  • Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
  • Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
  • Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
  • Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
  • Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
  • Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

 

Equality rules:

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family. 

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.

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