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Support a fantastic non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Gippsland farmers and small businesses..

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer with proficient MS software skills with previous use of payroll and HRIS systems

Must be self motivated, able to work autonomously and be an effective problem-solver.

Flexible work arrangements and great salary package available based on experience

Applications Close 16 July 2021

Please forward your application via email addressed toRFCS Gippsland Executive Officer, Kylie Holmes kylieh@rfcsgippsland.org.au

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Help drive our organisation to continuously improve its value to Gippsland communities.  

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for two upcoming Board Director vacancies commencing late 2021 for a 3 year period.

For more information Download RFCS Gippsland Board Position Description

For further inquiries please email RFCS Gippsland Executive Officer

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.

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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.

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