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Make a positive difference to the financial future of Primary Producers in South & East Gippsland

We are seeking 3 new members to join our team as Rural Business Support Officers

Applicants must:

• have significant financial and/or agribusiness experience
• have minimum 5 years experience in a financial, business management or counselling role
• have strong understanding of risks and challenges experienced by Primary Producers
• be able to work remotely and travel across South Gippsland and surrounding regions
• have completed (or willing to) a qualification in Rural Financial Counselling

Applications close 24 April 2022

For more information and selection criteria, Download the PD: Position Description – Rural Business Support Officer April 2022

Please forward your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via email to Executive Officer, Kylie Holmes

The Board of RFCS Gippsland have updated their Strategic Plan for 2022-2024, focused on

being valued by clients, stakeholders and the community

Download RFCS Gippsland Strategic Plan 2021-24

We are pleased and extremely proud to be awarded funding to continue providing Rural Financial Counselling Services to 2024; recently announced by the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment.

RFCS Gippsland thank the Government for recognising our significant contribution in improving the livelihoods and sustainability of agribusiness; immensely important to the ongoing productivity of Gippsland and the other rural communities that we support throughout south eastern Victoria.

We are focused on delivering an enhanced RFCS program that meets the needs of our stakeholders as well as our client needs, and are determined to facilitate more positive change, focusing on resilience and long-term viability of farmers, small businesses and the wider community.

Read Media Release

We are seeking a specialised Rural Skills Coordinator to help link farmers, their families and farm workers with qualifications and off-farm employment opportunities in East Gippsland.

The role includes identifying relevant skills that can be formally accredited and/or additional training requirements, connect and facilitate (not limited to) career advisors; employment services; training providers and financial services, as well as engage with local business communities to create work placements and employment opportunities.

Experience in the management of employment and training pathways is essential with empathy; compassion and appreciation of farming and rural community issues.

Great salary packaging on offer based on experience and qualifications

Download PD for more information:  Position Description – Rural Skills Coordinator

Applications close 9 April 2021 addressing the key selection criteria, including cover letter and resume

Please send applications directly to RFCS Gippsland Executive Officer, Kylie Holmes  kylieh@rfcsgippsland.org.au

We are pleased to release our first ever online Annual Report detailing the operations, achievements and challenges of supporting Gippsland primary producers and small businesses navigate and recover from financial crisis.

RFCS Gippsland Annual Report 2019-2020

Rural and regional small businesses across Australia financially affected by COVID-19 can access free financial counsel and support to recover from restrictions and build future resilience.

Small Business Financial Counsellors have been funded by the Australian Government to make it easier for eligible businesses to

– access immediate support
– navigate recovery
– receive personalised assistance to develop long-term plans and improve viability

Find out more:

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

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