Beaumont People is proud to be partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to find an exceptional Coordinator – Community Engagement to join their team.
About FRRR
FRRR is a national charity supporting rural, regional, and remote communities to be vibrant, resilient, and sustainable. Through programs and partnerships, FRRR works alongside local people to enable them to design and lead solutions that build stronger, more climate-ready communities.
Their work is grounded in five key impact areas:
- Next generation transition
- Outback and very remote communities
- Climate solutions
- Disaster resilience
- First Nations self-determination
This role supports the delivery of the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program — a national initiative helping communities prepare for and adapt to drought by strengthening local systems, networks, and resilience.
This is a full time fixed term role to end December 2028.
FRRR office is located in Bendigo, but this position is a remote role and applicants can be based anywhere in Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with community-based not-for-profits across rural, regional and remote Australia
- Be the face of FRRR , building trusted relationships and brokering connections that enable local action
- Support communities to access grants and funding , helping them design and deliver their own drought-preparedness initiatives
- Travel extensively interstate to engage with local leaders, community groups, and partner organisations
- Collaborate with national partners like the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation to ensure successful delivery of the program
You’re a natural connector who empowers others and thrives in a collaborative, adaptive environment. You bring:
- Experience working directly with remote and rural communities
- A strong understanding of community-led approaches
- Confidence navigating systems and processes
- Willingness and enthusiasm for regular interstate travel
- Being a team player and having a collaborative approach is vital in this environment
Why Join FRRR?
- Work on a national initiative making a tangible difference
- Be part of a values-led, flexible, and supportive team
- Remote-friendly work environment
- Contribute to a program that empowers communities to lead their own change
How to apply
Please apply using the ‘apply’ option. To inquire about the role or obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Orla Minogue -orla.minogue@beaumontpeople.com.au.
Applications will be reviewed, and candidates progressed regularly so please apply as soon as possible.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
