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Junee Shire Council

Canola Field, Junee

Superbly located. Specialities: Trains, Chocolate and Ghosts.

Halfway between Melbourne and Sydney just off the Hume Highway, and flanked by rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River, Junee  offers  attractive and  affordable lifestyle choices.

With local employment opportunities plus the advantage of a regional airport, University and NSW largest inland city within an easy 30 minute drive –  your dream lifestyle with a job that  meet your skills drive and initiative is now within reach.

Towns & Villages

Junee, Bethungra, Illabo, Old Junee and Wantabadgery.

Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
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Junee Shire Council

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James Davis, General Manager or Economic Development Officers
02 6924 8100
jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au
Junee Shire Council, PO Box 93, Junee NSW 2663

Junee Shire Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

31.5
°C

Average Summer Max

14.2
°C

Average Winter Max

16.1
°C

Average Summer Min

3.5
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

6,453

Population

40.8

Median Age

Housing

$325k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$310

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

437km

Distance

4h 35m

Drive Time

Canberra

222km

Distance

2h 35m

Drive Time

Melbourne

510km

Distance

6h

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport

Wagga Wagga Airport:

Located just 42km away, a short 33-minute drive by car, Wagga Wagga Airport offers convenient access to various destinations:

Direct Flights: Enjoy seamless travel with direct flights from Wagga Wagga to major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.

Train Services:

XPT Services: Experience comfortable travel with twice-daily XPT services connecting Junee to both Sydney and Melbourne.

Bus Services:

Intra and Interstate: Bus services run 2-3 times per day, providing reliable connections to Wagga Wagga and beyond, linking passengers intra-city as well as to interstate destinations.

Taxi Services:

Junee Taxi Service: For local transportation needs, the Junee Taxi Service is available, offering convenient rides within the area.

These transportation options from Wagga Wagga Airport, including direct flights, train services, bus routes, and local taxi services, ensure travelers have a range of choices for their journeys, whether it's a quick trip to Sydney or a longer journey to Melbourne or beyond.

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
Monte Cristo Homestead. Credit: Destination NSW
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Industries & Opportunities

Rail sector

  • QUBE Harefield Intermodal Facility
  • ARTC Control Centre
  • Junee Railway workshop
  • Instruction Complany (National Headquarters in Junee
  • GrainCorp
  • Other Rail related business operators

Corrective Services

  • GEO Correction Facility
  • Corrective Service NSW – Community Corrections
  • TAFE – Contract to GEO provide educational services to inmate

Manufacturing

  • Junee Abattoirs
  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

Tourism

  • Monte Cristo Homestead (Australia’s most haunted house)
  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
  • Junee Gaswork Museum
  • Regional Heritage Transport Museum.
  • Broadway Historical Museum
  • Ray Warren Statue
  • Bethungra Old School tea rooms
  • Bethungra Rail Spiral
  • Others

Agriculture

  • Junee Shire Council
  • Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre
  • Junee Business and Trades Inc.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

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Jobs in This Region

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The Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regional Express Holdings Limited, Australia’s largest independent regional airline. The AAPA campus facility is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW, accommodating up to 148 live in students at any one time. The Academy is currently looking for an experienced full time Chef. Selection Criteria: • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery • Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen environment • Knowledge and understanding of dietary requirements • Knowledge and understanding of catering for students with multicultural backgrounds • Experience in bulk service with occasional functions desirable but not essential • Current RSA or willingness to obtain • Current Food Safety Certificate • Knowledge of Asian cuisine desirable but not essential • Minimum 3 years’ experience • Ability to work unsupervised • Must be able to work weekends public holidays if required • Professional high standard of personal presentation, kitchen hygiene and food handling • Positive can-do attitude • Ability to deliver excellent food quality and service Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + Super To Apply: Please forward your resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria to jobsrexgroup@rex.com.au by close of business, 1 June 2024.
Fri, 03 May
Oura, 2650, NSW
Registered Nurse - Junee
Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available Position Classification:  Registered Nurse Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ479370 Applications Close: 2 May 2024 Vaccination Category:  A Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities. Here in the Riverina, we treasure your nursing skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town. We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including: Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car! 482 temporary visa sponsorship considerations Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family Free confidential counselling services for you and your family Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospitals that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope. And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river! There’s also heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!) To help you make the move to our little slice of heaven, we’ll help cover your relocation and travel expenses, help you find housing and get settled, and help in other handy ways - just let us know how we can help. Want to know more about the community of Junee? Visit us here About Your Role As a patient centred professional, you will have endless opportunities to work in a truly diverse role flowing across our acute, aged care and emergency departments providing exceptional clinical care. Our vast L&D framework library, along with leadership mentoring and peer support will guiding you along the way to work to the top of your scope of practice. The beauty of working as a Registered Nurse in a rural setting is the warm and supportive welcome you receive both inside and outside of work, we love our nurses! Diverse cultures, personalities, skillset and background is what makes our teams truly dynamic. Our Facility is an identified NDIS service that will require the successful candidate to successfully obtain an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) prior to commencement of role. Learn more about the role and requirements here. Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Carly Silberberg, Nurse Manager on 02 6924 8213 or [email protected] now for a confidential chat. Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position. New applicants must have completed the COVID-19 primary vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements. MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability. .
Thu, 02 May
Junee, 2663, NSW
Registered Nurses - Night Shift
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our dedicated Health Services Team Full-Time NIGHT SHIFT roles available Attractive rates starting from $57.50 - $59.80 per hour + penalties! About the Company: Junee Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria. Junee is in regional New South Wales and is located 40 kilometres north-east of Wagga Wagga. About the Role: We are currently looking for dedicated NIGHT SHIFT Nurses to join our Health Services Team at Junee Correctional Centre, being led by our new team of Senior Health Managers. Our focus is to build on your clinical confidence, and create an engaged workforce, with a work/family friendly balance and provide a supportive environment that covers clinical and best practices. Our Organisation aims to provide the best working conditions for our Employees. This is an exciting time to join The GEO Group! Successful candidates will be part of a team responsible for delivering comprehensive, professional and quality nursing services within a Correctional setting, working 12-hour shifts across all nights of the week, on a rotated basis. Our work is fast paced and your role could include emergency care, coordinating and delivering nurse-led clinics, health promotion activities, liaising with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating care, conducting health care assessments, and dispersing prescription and non-prescription medications. Our night shift roster consists of 7 x 12 hr shifts per fortnight between the hours of 18:30 pm-06:30 am across all nights of the week, on a rostered basis. Roster arrangements can be discussed to provide an appropriate work life balance. Skills and Experience: Our ideal candidates will have: Completed Nursing Degree and/or General or Psychiatric Registered nurse training. Current AHPRA registration. Minimum one years of professional postgraduate experience as a registered nurse. Competence in the performance of the following functions: Medical emergencies, Physical assessment, Crisis intervention, Medical & Psychiatric nursing care, Venipuncture. Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and providing appropriate follow through treatment. Good communication and effective interpersonal skills. Empathy and cultural awareness. Resilience - some patients could be confronting. Culture and Benefits: We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for: INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. You will benefit from: A safe working environment.  Competitive salaries, subsidised meals, free parking and uniform provided. Access to a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave.  Internal career opportunities and progression.  Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program. Many other employee (and family) benefits.
Fri, 26 Apr
Junee, 2663, NSW
Eurongilly Public School. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
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History

For thousands of years prior to European settlement, the Wiradjuri people inhabited the area now known as Junee. The name 'junee' is believed to originate from the Wiradjuri language, meaning 'speak to me'. 

In the 1840s, the 'Jewnee' pastoral run was established, followed by the opening of a post office in 1862 and the official gazetting of the village in 1863 along the wool road to Sydney. By 1885, the town, initially known as Junee Junction, was formally named Junee, becoming one of the state's prominent railway centers with established local government by 1886. Notably, in 1952, Junee saw the construction of the largest wheat terminal in the Southern Hemisphere. 


Junee boasts picturesque streetscapes reminiscent of a bygone era when architecture was characterized by grandeur and meticulous attention to detail. Each corner of Junee reveals elegantly preserved historical buildings, cherished and meticulously cared for over the years.

Nestled midway between Bethungra and Eurongilly, the Mitta Church and its historic graveyard stand as a testament to the area's rich heritage. Accessible from both directions, it offers a glimpse into the region's past.

While Junee is renowned among railway enthusiasts, its attractions extend beyond the trains. Visitors can appreciate the beauty of Australia's largest operational roundhouse and marvel at iconic locomotives like the grand old NSWGR 4403 diesel, the Travelling Post Office (TPO), and classic steam trains. Junee's Railway Museum offers a window into Australia's proud railway history, inviting all to experience the nation's past through the lens of its tracks.

Interior of the Athenium Theatre, Junee. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
St Stephens Church, Mitta Mitta. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
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Junee Swimming Pool
Junee Golf Course
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Recreation & Arts

Parks/natural attractions

  • Junee Junction Recreation & Aquatic Centre
  • Junee Skate Park
  • Junee Tennis Courts
  • Laurie Daley Oval
  • Loftus Oval
  • Park Dam
  • Burns Park
  • Endeavour Park
  • Dobbyns Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Rocky Hill Reserve and Lookout
  • Junee Urban Wetlands
  • Junee Showground
  • Junee Golf Club
  • Illabo Showground
  • Illabo Motorsports Park
  • Bethungra Dam Reserve
  • Bethungra Rail Spiral
  • Sandy Beach Reserve, Murrumbidgee River

Clubs

  • Junee Ex-Services Memorial Club
  • Junee Golf Club
  • Junee Bowling Club
  • Illabo Motorsports
  • Junee Harness Racing Club
  • Junee Pony Club
  • Junee Tennis Club
  • Junee Cricket
  • Junee Rugby League
  • Junee Rugby Union
  • Junee Soccer
  • Junee Netball
  • Junee Basketball
  • Performing Arts Group
  • Friends of the Athenium
  • Mudlarks Pottery
  • Junee Art Group
  • Senior Citizens
  • Junee Historical Society
  • Menshed
  • Rotary
  • Lions
  • CWA
  • Probus
  • Various village progress groups

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