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Make a positive impact to the lives of Gippsland farmers by becoming a Rural Financial Counsellor.

RFCS Gippsland’s primary objective is to assist clients improve their financial performance as well as personal wellbeing.

We assist farm businesses facing hardship to become more resilient, profitable and sustainable through free, confidential and independent planning and support services.

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from those interested in being a Rural Financial Counsellor

Please submit your interest to Executive Officer, Kylie Holmes at kylieh@rfcsvg.com.au

Download Position Description – Rural Financial Counsellor

Great opportunity for an experienced business analyst to join our team contracted until 30 June 2020.

Based in Leongatha, flexible work arrangements are offered.

Download Position Description – Business Development Officer

Please forward your application and resume to Kylie Holmes (Executive Officer) via:

email: kylieh@rfcsvg.com.au

or post

RFCS Gippsland
PO Box 362
Leongatha Victoria 3953

Applications close 25 October 2019

RFCS Gippsland are seeking expressions of interest for 2 (paid) Board Member positions to commence November 2019

We are seeking knowledge and expertise in one or more specific areas and preferably have a farming or agricultural connection:

• Financial
• HR/People & Culture Management
• Government or NFP organisations
• Project or Legal qualifications

RFCS Gippsland Board Position Description

Expressions of Interest close midnight 11 October 2019

Submit your interest via email: Attention Aubrey Pellett (Chair) detailing your skills, experience and background suitable for the position.

These are paid positions with rates based on the Remuneration Tribunal (Remuneration and Allowances for Holders of Part-Time Public Office) Determination 2019

RFCS Gippsland have recently appointed a Small Business Financial Counsellor to commence much needed support to small businesses in East and Central Gippsland.

Michael Anderson is rural Gippsland resident and an experienced business broker, consulting Victorian small businesses for over 25 years. Michael understands how to value a business, what makes a strong; viable business, as well as identify its strengths, risks, and market opportunities.

RFCS Gippsland are partnering with key organisations to provide small businesses with one-on-one support of a financial counsellor, business coach, industry mentors, and any other needs identified by the business community to help them become more resilient.

If you are a small business located in East and Central Gippsland interested in receiving professional support, please contact us to Express Your Interest

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RFCS Gippsland have recently appointed two new members to the Board, Ms. Raelene Hanratty and Mr. Dean Cullen.

Commencing February 2019, the new appointees are expecting to inject a new perspective to the governance, direction and increasing future demand of RFCS Gippsland.

Read Media Release for more details

Our 2018 Annual Report is now available.

Read about our performance, achievements and activities for the 2017-2018 financial year, including our focus for 2019

RFCS Gippsland Annual Report 2018

We are pleased to welcome back Peter Pauwels, our Rural Financial Counsellor servicing East and West Gippsland regions. Peter has been a Rural Financial Counsellor for over 8 years in both Victoria and Queensland.

With extensive business consulting experiences, nationally and internationally, Peter brings significant exposure and working knowledge of a variety of rural businesses and product supply enterprises, with particular understanding of the challenges and opportunities http://www.healthandrecoveryinstitute.com/antabuse-disulfiram-alcoholism/ within cattle, sheep, and deer products; as well as cow and goat dairy.  He brings knowledge in land conversion, as well as a vast understanding of production systems within grain and pulse; red meat; wool; fibre and horticulture.

Read more about Peter’s extensive background and the value he brings to our farmers and rural businesses