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Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

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Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is located in the eastern Riverina region with easy access to both the Hume and Olympic Highways. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council offers a vibrant rural lifestyle in a beautiful, natural, open environment.

The area provides services and support to a community of approximately 11,500 people, including residents of our two main towns Cootamundra and Gundagai, as well as the villages of Adjungbilly, Coolac, Muttama, Nangus, Stockinbingal, Tumblong and Wallendbeen.

Cootamundra-Gundagai residents enjoy the benefits of a rural lifestyle, space, fresh air and liveability – with the reassurance of other services, airports and medical professional services just a short commute away in Wagga Wagga or Canberra.

Towns & Villages

Cootamundra and Gundagai, as well as the villages of Adjungbilly, Coolac, Muttama, Nangus, Stockinbingal, Tumblong and Wallendbeen.

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Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

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Casey Polsen - Tourism & Economic Development Officer
1300 459 689
caseypolsen@cgrc.nsw.gov.au
81 Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra NSW 2590

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

31.3
°C

Average Summer Max

14
°C

Average Winter Max

14.9
°C

Average Summer Min

1.6
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

11,394

Population

48.4

Median Age

Housing

$395k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$325

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

402km

Distance

4h 43m

Drive Time

Canberra

165km

Distance

2h 2m

Drive Time

Melbourne

562km

Distance

5h 47m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Bus & Train

Gundagai:

  • Firefly Express offers coach services to Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.
  • V-Line provides an economical combined coach and rail service to Canberra and Melbourne.
  • Coach services to Cootamundra or Wagga Wagga connect residents to Trainlink Rail Services to Sydney and Melbourne.
  • Tickets available at the Gundagai Visitor Information Centre.

Wagga Wagga Airport, a 45-minute drive away, provides excellent long-term parking for extended trips.

Cootamundra:

  • Located on the main Sydney-Melbourne train line with twice daily services.
  • Tickets available from Trainlink or Cootamundra Railway Station.

Bus & Train
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Industries & Opportunities

Cootamundra offers employment opportunities from professional trades, medical, retail, technologies to small businesses and industries.

Opportunities also exist for employment in farming, retail and trade industries.

Major employers in Gundagai include Gundagai Meat Processors, Lynch Engineering and the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

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Jobs in This Region

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Care Service Employee - Cootamundra
Why join us? We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this. When you join us, you will be offered a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, up to $32K not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues. In this rewarding role you will work in a team environment where every day will be different. With your can-do attitude, you will be responsible for the direct care of our residents ensuring they are able to "Live Life to the Full" in our home-like environment. This Care Service Employee will be located in our homely 55 bed facility in Cootamundra. We currently have morning, evening and night shifts available across 7 days. Shift times are: Morning 0700-1330 ,0600-1430, 0630-1500 Evening 1430-2300,1500-2130,1630-2300 Nights 2245-0715 Click on the link to learn more about Cootamundra Residential Aged Care facility. https://www.sccliving.org.au/our-services/residential-aged-care/find-a-community/cootamundra-residential-aged-care As a Care Service Employee, you will: Provide emotional and social support whilst assisting residents with a range of daily life activities Support residents with self-care including grooming, bathing and dressing Assist with mobility including using mechanical lifting aids Assist in mealtimes and social activities Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support Experience in similar role in aged care A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with elderly people Flexible to do AM/PM and night shifts Effective communication skills, both written and verbal What’s in it for you? You will be joining a highly functional & experienced team Competitive salary package NFP salary sacrificing benefits + meal & entertainment allowance Discounted private health insurance Access to our Employees Assistance Program Maxxia Salary Packaging and Rewards, including discounts at major retailers, cinemas and restaurants Heart HQ our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform that is packed with exclusive benefits and features designed to help you Celebrate, Connect and Succeed. About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel!
Sun, 05 May
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
Regional Manager - Fuel Distribution
Our client is a reputable distributor of fuel and lubrication products across regional NSW known for their quality products and outstanding customer service delivery. They are seeking expressions of interest from applicants who are either from or moving back to Cootamundra or surrounding area, bringing with them their extensive knowledge and experience of both regional NSW and the fuel and lubrication industry across retail, wholesale and supplychain. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Regional Manager will work in a friendly and family-based organisational culture with coporate reporting responsibilities on performance including HSSE (Health, Safety, Secuirty and Environment), Team Leadership and People Management, Depot and Transport Operations, Wholesale and Retail Sales and Financial Management. Key working relationships include those with the CEO, Head of Retail, HSE Manager, Supply Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Sales and Logistics Administrators and the Finance team. Qualifications and Experience A bachelor's degree in business management or a related field. Proven experience in a senior leadership / management role with a track record of successfully leading and managing teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong financial acumen with experience in preparing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring cost control. Strong commercial acumen with experience in negotiating commercial sales and service agreements. Extensive experience in the petroleum industry, particularly in depot, transport, wholesale sales and retail operations. Demonstrated experience in managing the HSSE aspects of Wholesale and/or retail fuel operations. Experience in managing fuel storage depot and transport operations. Successful track record in developing and implementing strategies to increase wholesale sales profitability. Experience in managing wholesale pricing, identifying new sales leads, and maintaining customer relationships. Background in overseeing the efficient and profitable operation of retail service station sites. Proven ability to contribute to the development of business strategy, with a focus on achieving business performance improvement The role requires travel across multiple sites and regions throughout New South Wales therefore a clean driving record and licence is required. For an initial phone screen and confidential conversation, reach out to our Consulting team today on (02) 9290 3733 or apply now with an updated and relevant CV. A full position description and client brief will be shared with suitable applicants that meet the above criteria.
Wed, 01 May
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
Care Worker
Care Worker - Cootamundra 495290 Cootamundra, NSW, Australia, 2590 Permanent Part-Time Add To Favourites Home Services - Care Worker $30.11/hour + super + salary packaging up to $15,900/annum We pay $0.96/km for travel to our clients Excellent on-the-job training plus ongoing free learning and development to support you in your role Looking for a rewarding career in aged care, want to grow or transfer your skills and make a real difference in your local community that you love? Join BaptistCare and support older people to live well in the comfort of their own home. If you have the passion to support people to live independently and improve their quality of life in the place they call home, this could be the perfect job for you! We welcome applications from both new and experienced / qualified candidates. If you are new to aged care, don’t be daunted by the idea of something different - BaptistCare are committed to supporting you every step of the way as you go you will receive comprehensive orientation and training, partner with a “buddy” out in the field and have access to ongoing learning and support. As a Care Worker servicing clients in the Temora & Cootamundra area , you will enable our clients to live their best possible life, supporting them to live independently at home and doing the things they love by helping them with everyday activities such as (but not limited to): Support and assistance with personal care such as showering and dressing Household cleaning and laundry Meal preparation Providing respite for carers Transport to and from appointments/shops Social support Assisting with complex care needs What do we need from you? You will need to be comfortable working on your own in the community, have excellent verbal communication skills and have an empathetic, patient and caring nature. This role does require you to have a valid driver licence and own a reliable motor vehicle with a minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance as you need to travel to our clients’ homes. You will be provided with a company mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans It is a requirement you undergo background checks including police check To support your wellbeing and career growth, BaptistCare offers: Fully-funded traineeship program leading to a Certificate III in Individual Support in partnership with TAFE for interested/eligible staff Learning and development support committed to your skill development Direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you Access to Employee Assistance Programs including our counselling support and wellness programs BaptistCare has been acknowledged in the 2022 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list, ranking tenth in the Government, Education and Not for Profit list, from over 750 nominated organisations across Australia and New Zealand. Still want to know more about this amazing opportunity please Have more questions? For a confidential discussion, please email mytalent@baptistcare.org.au and one of our Talent Acquisition Partners will be in touch. BaptistCare is recognised as an ‘Inclusive Employer’ by the Diversity Council of Australia for 2022-2023. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Tue, 30 Apr
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
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History

First Nations peoples have lived in the area for at least 50,000 years. The Murrumbidgee River was a major source of food for the Wiradjuri people of the region. Gundagai was a major thoroughfare and river crossing place. Clan groups of Wiradjuri people from the areas of Narrandera, Wagga Wagga and Cootamundra would join the locals for ceremony, trade and to gather food.

In November each year people would pass through Gundagai on the way to the high country east of Tumut to feast on great aggregations of Bogong moths and to participate in ceremony.

The Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls (also known as Bimbadeen), is located north east of the town of Cootamundra. The centre was operated and run by the New South Wales Aborigines Welfare Board from the times between 1911 to 1968 to provide training to girls ‘forcibly’ taken from their families under the Aborigines Protection Act (1909).

These girls were apart of the Stolen Generations, and were not allowed any contact with their families, being trained to work as domestic servants.

Prince Alfred Bridge, Gundagai, during the 1900 flood. Credit: Gundagai Historic Bridges Inc & National Library of Australia
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Gundagai, Wagga Wagga and Surrounds Campaign. Credit: Lean Timms
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Recreation & Arts

In Cootamundra, sport is played all year round with sport for all ages. There are also lots of community groups to get involved in. Gundagai presents a variety of sport and leisure opportunities including field sports and water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and freshwater fishing.

Check out Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre Website for more.

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