Who we are
Rural Business Support strives to source and retain quality staff, and is committed to ensuring their skills continue to develop.
About Rural Business Support
Rural Business Support (RBS) has come a long way since its inception in 2006 to become a leading provider of agribusiness services and independent support for farmers and rural-related business owners. While agriculture continues to be a challenging and complex industry in which to work, we continue to find innovative ways to help our clients become more competitive and profitable. Our programs and services are developed to inspire farmers and small business owners in rural areas to make informed decisions and take action to improve their financial position.
Positions Vacant
Program Support Officer
Rural Business Support (RBS) is an independent not for profit organisation committed to assisting rural businesses, primary producers, landowners, and communities in South Australia and the Northern Territory to achieving profitability and sustainability. We’re focused on delivering programs aimed at developing a sustainable rural business sector, with resilient rural communities to support them.
This includes delivering free, independent and confidential business financial counselling services for primary producers and regionally based small business owners in SA and NT, or provide needs-based information and referral services to South Australian landowners, farmers and community members who have queries on resources exploration, mining and quarrying via the Landowner Information Service.
We are currently looking for 2x Program Support Officers (1x 1.0FTE, 1x 0.8FTE) to provide support for delivery of our programs, with a focus on supporting our Business Financial Counsellors (BFC) to delivering case management financial counselling, by supporting them and the clients with transactional and administrative support.
Your responsibilities will include:
- First contact of client enquiries, and subsequent intake and triage
- Providing information and support to engage clients and enable them to understand the benefits of financial counselling and case management
- Creating and maintaining accurate client records
- Support to Programs Manager, Coordinators and Mentors
- General administrative duties
This role would be very well suited to a financial capability worker, those with previous experience in community and social service delivery, and experience with government benefits or grants processes.
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. Candidates with a demonstrated knowledge of farm/business finance, farm/business management, rural industries and small business enterprises are encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
- A challenging and rewarding role
- Not for profit salary packaging
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Employee Assistance Program offering you and your family members a confidential and professional counselling service.
N.B. The full-time role is based on site at our Magill office, the part-time role can be remote or hybrid as we have regional offices located in the Riverland, Mid-North (Clare), Eyre Peninsula (Port Lincoln), Murray Lands (Murray Bridge).
Contact Sal Connell, P&C Project Manager on 0437 533 311 or s.connell@ruralbusinesssupport.org.au for further information about these opportunities including a position description.
Our Vision
A profitable, sustainable and resilient rural business sector.
Our Purpose
“We genuinely care about supporting rural business families when they need it most, providing them with hope and direction for the future”
Our Values
Build Community
Work Compassionately
Influence with Credibility
Continually Improve