About Us
Lead. Grow. Transform.
Ford Australia is constantly evolving and innovating, committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for all Australians, now and for generations to come.
Looking ahead, Ford is excited about the future. With an expanding vehicle lineup, growing digital services, and a strong dealer network, they are well-positioned to support Australian businesses in new ways.
As Australia’s largest automotive OEM employer, we proudly have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford, and their local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest – models sold in around 180 markets worldwide.
Complementing this technical network, Ford Australia’s National Sales Company (NSC) located in Richmond, is the central hub for commercial and customer engagement activities across the country.
Why Ford?
For a century, we've been a driving force across Australia, building a legacy that truly speaks for itself. Leading the way, the Ranger continues its rein as Australia's No. 1 Selling Vehicle and our iconic Mustang proudly holds its position as Australia’s No. 1 Sports Car.
These remarkable achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and a customer-focused approach that has delivered success across our entire lineup, giving us so much to be excited about! But we believe we do more than just build award-winning vehicles—we build careers.
- Discounted lease car options.
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
- Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
- Paid parental leave from day 1.
- Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
- Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
- Paid volunteer days.
About the Role
As the Socia Media & Digital Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for driving social engagement and growth via all Ford Australia social platforms, working alongside the Ford Australia Marketing team and agency partners.
Reporting directly to the Social Media Manager, this position is based at our National Sales Company Office in Richmond, Melbourne. This role operates under a hybrid work arrangement, requiring four days on-site.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Growth & ROI: Work cross-functionally to drive social marketing growth and demonstrate ROI through data-driven attribution for all socially-led actions.
Social Strategy & Execution: Support the development of social strategy plans and manage the end-to-end delivery of the social content calendar.
Data & Insights Leadership: Own the Ford Australia social metrics ecosystem, delivering monthly reports that translate complex data into actionable insights.
Content Discoverability (Social SEO): Lead the optimization of social content for search and discovery.
Partnership & Influencer Integration: Lead social content plans for Ford Australia partnerships, influencers, and brand ambassadors.
Agency Management: Collaborate with creative and media agency partners to ensure nameplate digital strategies are executed with precision and align with broader search and social trends.
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Marketing or Digital Marketing, with a deep specialization in social media platforms (Meta, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube).
- Search-First Mindset: Demonstrated understanding of how social media impacts the broader search ecosystem and experience optimizing social content for organic discoverability (Social SEO).
- Analytical Rigor: Expert-level capability in transforming social platform metrics and KPIs into strategic recommendations.
- Technical Toolset: Proficiency in Meta Business Suite, social listening/monitoring tools, and Google Trends.
- Agency & Stakeholder Fluency: Proven experience managing creative/media agencies and navigating complex corporate stakeholder environments.
- Communication Excellence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to concisely convey data insights.
- Project Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple social-led nameplate activities and partnership deliverables simultaneously.
Equal Opportunity
Ford Australia is inclusive employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Australia. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
---Applications will close on Sunday 12 April 2026---
Please note due to the high numbers of applications we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
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Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
