Community Philanthropy Coordinator

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.

Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of FRRR's community philanthropy, community foundations and philanthropic partner support work.

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

This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in Australia.

SCHADS Award Level 4 - $92,279–$99,294 FTE (pro-rata 0.8 FTE: approx. $73,823–$79,435)

Role summary

The Community Philanthropy Coordinator supports the delivery of FRRR's community philanthropy, philanthropic services and related partnership support work. The role coordinates day-to-day systems, partner support, relationship administration and delivery activity that enable FRRR to strengthen community foundations, fundraising accounts and other place-based philanthropy and social infrastructure initiatives across remote, rural and regional Australia.

Reporting to the Social Infrastructure Manager, this role works collaboratively across teams to coordinate partner servicing, maintain strong administrative systems, and contribute to the effective delivery of philanthropic services and community philanthropy activity. This includes supporting community foundation and fundraising account services, coordinating donor and partner reporting, tracking opportunities and actions, providing capability building support for community philanthropy partners, and assisting with the delivery of projects, events and engagement activities.

This role supports connections between internal teams and external stakeholders, bringing together information, relationships and practical support to strengthen partner experience and the delivery of FRRR's community philanthropy work.

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 focused 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