Social Infrastructure Manager

Opportunity to work at the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), the only national foundation specifically focused on ensuring the social and economic strength of Australia's remote, rural and regional communities.

Lead FRRR's approach to community philanthropy and durable social infrastructure across Rural Horizons.

Part-time (0.8 FTE), 24-month fixed term contract.

This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in Australia.

SCHADS Award Level 6 — $115,339–$120,437 FTE (pro-rata 0.8 FTE: approx. $92,271–$96,350)

Role summary

The Social Infrastructure Manager leads the implementation and ongoing refinement of FRRR's approach to rural and remote durable social and economic infrastructure, including community philanthropy, in alignment with FRRR's place-based initiatives.

Reporting to the Head of Rural Horizons, this role leads FRRR’s work to help rural and remote communities develop and maintain strong local social and economic infrastructure, to enable capital, resources, decision-making and economic benefits to be community-led and controlled. This includes supporting community philanthropy and other locally controlled social and economic options that help communities create and share in long-term prosperity. The role exercises a high degree of judgement and autonomy, working across FRRR and with external partners to align strategy, place-based delivery, learning, partnerships and influence.

The Manager provides internal leadership across Rural Horizons' social infrastructure and community philanthropy activity, and has direct line management responsibility for the Community Philanthropy Coordinator, who leads day-to-day development, delivery and support for community foundation and not-for-profit accounts.

Who we are

FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) supports remote, rural, and regional communities across Australia to be vibrant, resilient, and sustainable. We work alongside communities to catalyse locally led solutions, especially in areas facing systemic challenges.

We are strategically focussed on supporting impact across five cross-cutting themes:

Next generation transition

Outback and very remote communities

Climate solutions

Disaster Resilience

First Nations self-determination

Our core values centre around collaboration and constant improvement. We have created a dynamic, flexible, and supportive work environment. FRRR is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Our 2026 - 2028 Strategic Plan

FRRR has launched its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan: A Catalytic FRRR for the Next Generation of Rural and Remote Australia. At the heart of this new and ambitious strategy is the recognition that rural and remote communities are vital to Australia's identity, wellbeing and future, yet the systems that shape access to funding, services, infrastructure and decision-making are largely designed for metropolitan and regional centres. This creates persistent barriers to inclusion, investment and voice.

Despite these challenges, rural and remote communities continue to demonstrate resilience, creativity and care. FRRR exists to bridge this systemic gap. We connect resources, build enduring local skills and knowledge, and reshape how rural and remote Australia is seen, valued and supported.

Our approach is grounded in community-led development, collaboration and a deep understanding of complexity and system change. This works because we:

work in a place-based way that embraces the diversity of communities;

partner with First Nations people and communities;

support young people and the next generation; and

we engage strategically with the challenges of climate change and disaster resilience.

These themes underpin our five strategic pillars:

Strengthen support where FRRR makes the biggest difference

Influence change for better rural futures

Smarter use of funding and capital to drive change

Leverage systems and technology to improve our impact

Make rural insight and FRRR's impact visible and powerful

Additional adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive experience to all candidates. If you have a disability, condition, illness or access requirements, please let us know how we can best support you throughout your recruitment experience.

We recognise that each individual's needs are different. Some examples of adjustments we can provide include (but are not limited to):

Alternative formats or ways to submit your application (verbal or video)

Flexible communication methods

Additional time to complete tasks, assessments or pre-interview work

Support from a support person or advocate during interviews

Modifications to the interview structure, environment or timing

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs, please contact us via email recruitment@shehrconsulting.com

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