Social Infrastructure Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the development and enhancement of FRRR's strategy for community philanthropy and sustainable local social and economic infrastructure.

• Direct FRRR's initiatives to assist communities in articulating their goals for local infrastructure and devising context-appropriate pathways.

• Oversee FRRR's support framework for community foundations and not-for-profit accounts, including coordination with the Community Philanthropy Coordinator.

• Establish and nurture relationships with community partners, funders, peer organizations, and sector bodies.

• Represent FRRR in pertinent forums and networks, providing informed insights on place-based practices and community philanthropy.

• Convert strategy, evidence, and learning into actionable frameworks, tools, and guidance for Rural Horizons.

• Keep abreast of advancements in place-based practice, community philanthropy, and rural systems change to guide FRRR's strategic direction.

• Offer effective supervision, coaching, and development to the Community Philanthropy Coordinator, encompassing work planning, feedback, and performance development.

• Promote staff wellbeing and cultivate a positive, accountable, values-driven team culture.

• Contribute to team and organizational planning, resource allocation, and risk management.

⛳️ Requirements

• You possess experience in delivering community philanthropy, place-based, or social infrastructure initiatives.

• You demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• You are capable of leading complex projects with independence, sound judgment, and accountability.

• You have experience in leading and developing staff.

• You think strategically and can convert insights into actionable outcomes.

• You communicate and influence effectively across internal teams and external partners.

• You align with community-led approaches and FRRR's core values.

• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification in community development, social sciences, public policy, or a related field, or possess equivalent experience.

• **Desirable (not essential):** You have experience in rural, remote, or place-based contexts; familiarity with First Nations engagement and community-led methodologies; exposure to policy, systems change, or sector influence work; experience within the not-for-profit or philanthropy sector; and experience collaborating across multi-disciplinary or cross-organizational teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and fully remote options to promote balance and wellbeing.

• Continuous professional development opportunities, including an annual staff conference held in regional Australia.

• A culture that encourages growth and innovation, welcoming new ideas.

• The chance to lead a values-driven team and influence a burgeoning area of FRRR's work.

• An opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized organization making significant, lasting impacts in rural, regional, and remote communities.

• Access to confidential support and counseling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

• Above all, the chance to contribute to a larger mission — shaping the future of rural and remote Australia.