Program Coordinator

Join FRRR as a Program Coordinator, managing the delivery of the Future Drought Fund's Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative. Embrace a flexible work from home model and help us contribute to the resilience and vitality of rural Australia!

• Full time (can be 0.9 or 0.8 FTE)
• Fixed Term Contract until 31st Oct 2025
• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangement (or can be fully remote for the ideal candidate)
• Head Office based in Bendigo 3550

About The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)We’re the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, or FRRR (F-triple-R) for short. A not-for-profit organisation, we connect common purposes and funding from government, business, and philanthropy with the genuine local needs of rural people and places.Our vision is a vibrant, resilient, and revitalised remote, rural and regional Australia. FRRR provides funding and capacity building support at the hyper-local level. We have reach, relationships, networks, and know-how to align funding, big and small, to community-led solutions that build resilience and long-term viability and vitality of smaller remote, rural, and regional communities across Australia.The Role – Program CoordinatorThis role will coordinate the administration, granting and overall program related tasks involved in the delivery of the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, between July 2022 and October 2025.Reporting to the Program Manager, the role will be part of a collaborative and agile team that works closely with community based non-profit organisations across Australia to assist in the consultation, planning and delivery of drought preparedness activities through community Impact and Small Network Grants.The role will coordinate day to day program related tasks, the grants process including assessment, grant payments, data-based insights for reporting, support the grantees with content and access as well as support the Grants Support Officer.Your Skills & AttributesThis role will be well-suited to a person with strong organisational abilities with outstanding administration and community skills and can thrive in a busy program environment.In addition to this we are looking for:

• Strong affinity and respect for remote, rural, and regional communities.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for achieving outcomes.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic work environments.
• Deadline-oriented with attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Balance in attention to detail with a focus on broader objectives.
• Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to support team members.
• Proficient in literacy, numeracy, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Handles high volumes of information with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially with rural communities.

Additional Requirements (advantageous to have):

• 3-5 years' experience in grant program administration or non-profit roles.
• Practical experience in regional, rural, or remote settings preferred.
• Qualifications in social sciences, humanities, or community development.

How to ApplyIf you would like to apply for this role submit an up-to-date resume. You can send this through the ‘Apply’ option. If you require further information please contact, Taylor Fifield taylor.fifield@beaumontpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.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.