About Us

Our aim is wealth creation – to build a secure financial future for you, no matter where you are in life.

Goodwin Chivas & Co was formed on the 1st July 1989 when Garry Goodwin and Wayne Chivas merged their individual practices. In the years since the merger, the practice has achieved substantial growth from our strong reputation based on a high level of service and advice. We established GCC Financial Planning Pty Ltd and GCC Finance Solutions Pty Ltd to cater for the needs of the accounting clients of the practice. We are approachable and accessible and recognise that strong and lasting professional relationships are dependent upon mutual trust and respect.

Gavin Hilton

Director - Goodwin Chivas & Co 

B.Com CA

Gavin has worked at Goodwin Chivas & Co since 1996 and was appointed a partner in July 2003. Gavin specialises on the issues of business structuring, taxation planning and superannuation. His experience in these areas allows his business advice to cover all aspects from start-up, growth through to succession planning.   

Gavin places great value on the client relationship. He is proactive, easily accessible and responsive to his client needs. 

The core focus and strategies revolve around the clients building a net worth outside of their business operations. An holistic view.

Wayne Pobje

Director - Goodwin Chivas & Co 

B.Com CA, Registered Company Auditor

Wayne has worked previously for KPMG Chartered Accountants for 11 years specialising in providing audit and assurance services across a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, mining, import and distribution, the hotel industry and non-profit organisations. Before joining Goodwin Chivas & Co in 2007, Wayne also worked for two years with Woolworths as the Big W Finance Manager. 

Wayne has extensive experience in auditing Self Managed Superannuation Funds and became a registered SPAA SMSF Specialist Auditor in 2009.   

Wayne has been a Partner at Goodwin Chivas & Co since 2008.

Taryn Marchant

Director - Goodwin Chivas & Co 

B.Com CA

Taryn joined Goodwin Chivas & Co in 2001 and became a partner in 2014. She has over 15 years experience in professional services ranging across a wide range of business sizes, including large private groups representing a diverse range of industries and services. She is proactively involved with high level taxation planning and structuring including the use of Self Managed Superannuation Funds, and operational advice for clients.   

Taryn has extensive experience with both Aged Care and Child Care operators, servicing both their accounting and taxation needs along with interpreting the relevant Legislative framework.

Taryn has also specialised in Transaction Advisory Services, focusing on the financial, tax, risk and operational considerations related to buying and selling business assets. This experience can assist any client that is considering the sale and or purchase of a business either now or planned in the future.



Patrick O'Leary

Director - GCC Financial Planning Pty Ltd 

Financial Planning Specialist