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Senior Manager, Communications & Government Relations | Dana

Sydney, New South WalesRemoteFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

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

Role type

Senior Manager, Communications & Government Relations

Builds

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

Domain

Public Policy & Advocacy (Disability Rights)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Understanding of disability rights and lived experience, experience in journalism or ministerial communications

Technologies

N/A

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 messaging.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership