Through this new initiative, Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) is actively working on-the-ground to connect the right people with the right jobs in our region. Key industries being targeted under the new initiative include agriculture, tourism and hospitality.

RDALC CEO, David Wheaton said that there are many seasonal, contract and permanent roles available across the region and that the ‘Real Work. Real Experience – Regional Work SA’ initiative was critical to connect job opportunities and the available workforce.

“This initiative will get job seekers back into the workforce to help ease financial pressures; it will support local industry, businesses and employers to achieve their goals; and it will support our region’s economic recovery,” Mr Wheaton says.

“The impacts of COVID-19 are still being felt around the region, including significant shortages in the supply of skilled labour, especially for our agriculture and hospitality sectors,” said Mr Wheaton.

“Ensuring our regional employers have access to a reliable workforce is essential to allow regional businesses and supply chains to continue to function during this time.”

RDALC has welcomed Lance Pedlow and Steve Chapple to the team to deliver the program across the Limestone Coast. In their new roles, Steve and Lance will provide on the ground advisory and coordination services, linking the region’s job vacancies with job seekers.

“By having two dedicated staff working on the program in-region, we can focus on providing personalised support to our businesses” said Mr Wheaton.

Details of financial support for business and individuals is available through the ‘Real Work. Real Experience.’ website. Incentives include up to $6,000 in relocation and travel support for eligible job seekers.

‘Real Work. Real Experience.’ is an initiative of the Government of South Australia, being delivered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), South Australian Tourism Commission, the Department of Innovation and Skills, and the Department of Education, with on-ground support from eight Regional Development Australia bodies across the State.

Employers and job seekers can register their details at www.rdalc.org.au/regionalwork or contact RDALC on (08) 8723 1057.

To find out more about the ‘Real Work. Real Experience’ initiative visit www.regionalwork.sa.gov.au/

Above from left: Lance Pedlow and Steve Chapple

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Project Support Officer

lance@rdalc.org.au

Lance is a new resident to Mount Gambier coming from a smaller community in East Gippsland, Victoria.

Prior to this he was based in the northern part of Melbourne. With over 15 years’ experience working in the financial services industry, Lance transitioned into the Education and Training industry in 2016.

Lance is enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) at Swinburne University and is in the final stages of completing his course, the past 5 years have seen a focus working in the not for profit field and education providers. This is combined with a real passion for empowering and helping people in need.

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Regional Workforce Coordinator

steve@rdalc.org.au

Steve has over 20 years’ experience working with business, industry and the community in a range of roles including strategic and business planning, innovation, research and development and economic development.

He has previously held roles as the Southern South Australian Regional Manager with AusIndustry and RDALC small business advisor. Steve has joined us from Local Government where he held a director’s role managing portfolios including tourism, economic development and regulatory controls.

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“Mr Flint will lead RDALC under a refreshed Charter that focuses their role on driving investment and local procurement opportunities and through this, creating jobs and economic growth for the Limestone Coast region,” said Assistant Minister Marino.

“I look forward to working with Mr Flint and the RDALC members and staff over the coming years and encourage the community to reach out to their RDA to discuss how it can help business succeed,” she said.

Mr Flint said he was excited by the challenge and opportunities presented with the commencement of a new year.

“All of my work life has been in primary production, and I have also been active in local government and sporting groups. I am keen to continue my contribution to our local area, and to support businesses and organisations to thrive” said Mr Flint. “The opportunity to extend and expand on my experience to support the Limestone Coast community is one that I’m looking forward to immensely,” he said.

“I am conscious that our businesses and industry are still significantly affected by the COVID pandemic,” Mr Flint said. “There is much to be achieved and I am keen for RDALC to maintain a genuine role in supporting local businesses and industry to secure a reliable workforce and build a resilient business community,” he said.

“Our previous chair, Peter Gandolfi brought great experience in small business and local government to the Board and he has left RDALC in a productive and effective position entering into 2021,” said David Wheaton, CEO RDALC.

“I am looking forward to working with Evan on our regional priorities as RDALC continues to develop solutions for economic development in the Limestone Coast,” Mr Wheaton said.

Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) is part of a national network which brings business, government and community leaders together to support and broker regional development opportunities in the region.

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Chair

Our newly-appointed Chair, Evan Flint comes from the Kingston SE area. Having spent his whole working life in primary production and being active in local government and sporting groups, Evan is keen to utilise this new role to continue his contribution to the Limestone Coast, and to support businesses and organisations to thrive.

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As a part of this new regional work program, RDALC will provide on the ground advisory and coordination services to link vacancies and jobseekers, helping to meet the needs of our seasonal and regional employers. To find out more about the Regional Work SA initiative, please visit the website.

In order to support our thriving businesses and primary producers to get the best people for the job, RDALC maintain an online regional Job Board, which is now being accessed by hundreds of students and job seekers interested in working across the Limestone Coast. We want to make sure that your vacant positions are advertised widely and encourage you to reach out to us with the details of any vacancies. Check out our Job Board here.

If you would like to promote your vacancy on our Job Board, please email info@rdalc.org.au with your details and the details of your vacancy, and we will get back to you. If you would like to discuss any workforce issues or concerns, please call Rachael Ashman, Manager Business and Workforce Development on 8723 1057 or 0439 848 624.

To find out more about the Regional Work SA program – visit our dedicated page here.

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Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) is partnering with the State Government on a new regionalwork program that will help meet the needs of our seasonal and regional employers.

The program will provide on the ground advisory and coordination services to link employment opportunities and jobseekers.

Our aim is to help our regional businesses tackle their workforce issues, and we are kicking off by getting the right people on our team to make this happen.

We are looking for a Regional Workforce Coordinator to oversee the successful delivery of the program as well as a Project Support Officer to help guide the project over the next 6 months. Both roles are full time (flexible working hours encouraged and considered) for approximately 6 months. It’s going to be a busy 6 months, but we think you will get a whole lot out of the experience.

We are a family-friendly, flexible workplace that supports business growth and regional economic development across the Limestone Coast. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and highly skilled people to join our team to deliver this new, exciting project.

For more information about the roles please refer to the Position Descriptions:

Regional Workforce Coordinator Position Description

Project Support Officer Position Description

Please read the Applicant Guidelines for more information about what to include in your application.

For a confidential discussion about the roles, please call Rachael Ashman on 08 8723 1057 or email rachael@rdalc.org.au.

Applications close on 22 January 2021.

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Make a difference in your region

Would you like to give back to your community? Are you interested in leading or contributing to a Board of motivated locals who will focus on driving economic development in our region?

Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) is seeking regional leaders with vision, drive and business experience who can facilitate economic development opportunities and investment for our regional communities and create jobs and growth.

As a part of the RDALC Board you will help enable consultation between business, industry and all levels of government and develop solutions for regional economic development.

Applications for Deputy Chair and Board Member positions are sought from highly motivated and experienced people with an understanding of the economic strengths and challenges of the region.

To find out more about this opportunity, please read:

Applicant Information Pack – Board Member

Applicant Information Pack – Deputy Chair

To apply, please complete the relevant application form:

Application Form – Board Member

Application Form – Deputy Chair

For further information, please phone CEO David Wheaton on (08) 8723 1057 or email Glenda McInerney, Manager Finance and Administration glenda@rdalc.org.au.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 26 February, 2021.

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BBRF Round 5 will be delivered like the previous four rounds, with Infrastructure Project and Community Investment streams. Grant Opportunity Guidelines have now been released and can be found on our Funding Opportunities page and on the Building Better Regions Fund website.

The Infrastructure Projects Stream supports investment ready projects that provide economic and social benefits for regional and remote areas. Projects can include construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure. 

The Community Investments Stream supports new or expanded local events, strategic regional plans or leadership and capability strengthening activities that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas. 

Applications for Round 5 open on 12 January 2021 and close on 5 March 2021. Find out more on our funding page here. 

For regional project support including economic impact analysis and letters of support, contact Lyn Howes, RDALC Manager Investment and Infrastructure via email or call 8723 1057. 

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In 2015 the South Australian Government undertook a Biooenergy Roadmap for the State. It outlines the opportunity biomass presents to businesses to achieve economic growth. While the industry was worth approximately $0.5B to Australia at the time of the study, the potential for significant growth was considered high.

Bioenergy can reduce a business’ cost of doing business, reduce carbon emissions and produce secondary income streams.

Following the 2015 study, the Government of South Australia established the Bioenergy Roadmap Program. The Program is administered by RDALC and helps businesses and industry groups to identify and develop bioenergy projects.

The Bioenergy Connect Program

To assist in accelerating development of bioenergy projects in South Australia, a prefeasibility fund (Bioenergy Connect) was established. It is open to businesses operating in the state and is aimed at enabling the development of bioenergy infrastructure projects across the state.

Bioenergy Connect, is a $22,500 program.

Through Bioenergy Connect, successful applicants are allocated a bioenergy mentor to guide them through the conceptual stage of developing a project and help estimate the benefits of the bioenergy technology to the business. The resultant pre-feasibility report will define the value proposition for the applicant.

To date,  the Program has supported 31 pre-feasibility studies across the state, with a further 6 progressing to full feasibility.

To complement the program and to encourage other local businesses to think about their own bioenergy potential, RDALC has developed the “Realising Our Biomass Potential” video. Watch the video here to learn more about how your business can capitalise by using bioenergy.

To learn more about the Bioenergy Connect Program, read the following:

Bioenergy Connect Program Flyer

Program Guidelines

To discuss your project idea, find out more about the Bioenergy Connect Program or to talk about Bioenergy opportunities in the Limestone Coast, please contact: 

Lyn Howes,

Manager, Investment Attraction and Infrastructure

Email: lyn@rdalc.org.au  |  Phone: (08) 8723 1057

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