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Senior Manager, Communications & Government Relations | Dana

Sydney, Sydney RegionRemoteFull-time2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Lead a small, dispersed communications and government relations team to shape public debate, influence national policy, and amplify the voices of people with disability.

Role type

Senior Manager, Communications & Government Relations

Builds

Strategic government engagement approaches, media relations, and organizational messaging for a national disability advocacy network.

Domain

Non-profit / Advocacy / Public Policy

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic communications, government relations, policy advocacy, media relations, exceptional writing, people management, political astuteness

Preferred skills

Disability rights expertise, lived experience of disability, journalism or ministerial communications background

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a small communications team; build strategic relationships with media and government; monitor political developments and advise on positioning; prepare media releases, speeches, and CEO communications; oversee communications planning and publications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership