Join FRRR in this part-time position as the People & Culture Manager and drive our dynamic HR initiatives to support vibrant, resilient rural and regional communities across Australia!

• Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangement
• Head Office based in Bendigo (VIC 3550)
• Part-time position: 0.2 (1 day per week)
• Competitive salary & benefits: 110, 907 FTE + 11.5% Super + Leave Loading

About Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)

We’re the Foundation for Rural and 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 – People & Culture Manager

As the People & Culture Manager at FRRR, you'll be a key player in our corporate services team, partnering closely with the Executive Leadership group. You will manage the entire employee lifecycle for our dynamic hybrid workforce, while maintaining our HR framework and enhancing operational efficiency. You'll be the go-to HR advisor, offering expert advice and insights on people-related issues.

Reporting directly to the Chief Finance & Operations Manager, you'll work with the CEO, Portfolio Leads, and a dedicated team, including the EA/Business Operations Coordinator, Information Management Officer, and Finance Officer. Together, you'll handle everything from leave and personnel records to payroll and employee onboarding. You'll also support line managers with performance reviews, Award interpretation, and WHS compliance.

Your efforts will drive key metrics like staff satisfaction, engagement, professional development, regulatory compliance, and WHS culture, making a significant impact on FRRR's people and culture strategy.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Human Resource Management or a related field or experience.
• Previous experience interpreting Awards and reviewing for compliance, particularly the SCHADS Award.
• Experience in a similar role in supporting people and culture work, including recruitment, onboarding, cultural and engagement activities, legislation compliance and WHS.
• Proven track record implementing and managing HR initiatives, streamlining processes and ensuring service excellence in HR practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, able to build high trust and rapport across all areas.
• Hands-on and can-do attitude with an affinity for solving technical challenges whilst attending to organisational culture, wellbeing, and performance.

What’s in it for you:

• Environment of growth and innovation
• Reputable organisation making real impact in remote, rural, and regional communities
• Access to EAP
• Flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing professional growth
• Leave loading under the SCHADS Award
• Gifted leave over the December-January festive season as agreed by the Board annually, after 12 months service

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role submit an up-to-date resume. You can send this through the ‘Apply Now’ option.

If you require further information please contact, Taylor Fifield at [email protected], using the subject line: People and Culture Manager - Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs, 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.