Advocacy and Community Impact Manager (SA/NT)$122,000 – $145,000 per year + super + salary package
Advocacy and Community Impact Manager (SA/NT)Are you a connector, a community builder, and a strong communicator with a passion for health advocacy?
Do you love being out in the community, making real change happen from the ground up?
We're looking for an Advocacy and Community Impact Manager to lead Diabetes Australia's local engagement in SA & NT.
You'll be the public face of our work on the ground – forging partnerships, lifting our profile, supporting local advocates, and helping shape community-led impact.
This role is all about visibility, voice, and meaningful presence – representing a national mission in a way that resonates deeply with local people and partners.
What you'll be doing:Building Diabetes Australia's profile and reputation across SA & NTActing as a trusted local representative at community events, forums, and stakeholder meetingsForging partnerships with health services, community groups, and local leadersCoordinating our network of advocates, ambassadors, and community championsSupporting and promoting community connection initiatives – from peer groups to recognition programsCollaborating with national teams to deliver locally relevant programs, campaigns, and donor engagement touchpointsBringing valuable insights from your community back into our national strategyYou'll thrive in this role if you:Have a strong background in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, public or community health, or the NFP sectorAre confident in external engagement and public representationKnow your way around the political, health and community landscapes in your state/territoryAre organised, independent, and able to manage multiple projects at onceBelieve in the power of community voice, connection, and local presenceBonus points if you also have:
Tertiary qualifications in Public Health, Community Development or a related fieldExperience with lived experience advocacy, peer programs, or grassroots health initiativesAt Diabetes Australia, we're committed to reducing the impact of diabetes across the country – and that starts with strong, connected communities.
In this newly created role, you'll play a vital part in helping us build trust, amplify local voices, and deepen our reach and impact across the country.
Sound like your kind of role?
Apply now and help drive community impact where it matters most
At Diabetes Australia, we value diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those living with disability, returning to the workforce, or from underrepresented communities.
Let's make a difference together.
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