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Landers Falls in Kosciuszko National Park. Credit: Ollie Khedun

Nestled in the western foothills of the Snowy Mountains, boarded by the Kosciuszko National Park and Murray River, the Snowy Valleys is located in a prime position with close geographical ties to Canberra and Wagga Wagga.

We have a primarily rural lifestyle, with major town centres in Tumbarumba and Tumut, and smaller towns and villages including Adelong, Batlow, Brungle, Jingellic, Khancoban, Laurel Hill, Rosewood, Talbingo & Tooma.

The Snowy Valleys is always in season with crisp, cold mountain air in winter, lush, green rolling hills in spring, cool, clean waterways in summer and, of course, the blaze of colour in autumn.

Towns & Villages

Tumut, Adelong, Batlow, Brungle, Talbingo, Tumbarumba, Jingellic, Khancoban, Laurel Hill, Rosewood, Tooma.

Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins. Credit: Ollie Khedun
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Snowy Valleys Council

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1300 275 782
info@svc.nsw.gov.au
76 Capper St, Tumut, NSW 2720

Snowy Valleys Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

28.1
°C

Average Summer Max

11.8
°C

Average Winter Max

12
°C

Average Summer Min

0.4
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

14,884

Population

44.9

Median Age

Housing

$373k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$360

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

411km

Distance

4h 19m

Drive Time

Canberra

195km

Distance

2h 19m

Drive Time

Melbourne

523km

Distance

5h 28m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi

Taxis are readily available throughout Snowy Valleys. Additionally, Wagga Wagga Airport is the nearest airport serving the region.

Taxi
Vineyards in the Tumbarumba cold climate wine region. Credit: Ollie Khedun
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Industries & Opportunities

The main industries of the Snowy Valleys include Agriculture, Forestry, Healthcare & Social Assistance, Manufacturing & Construction, Energy and Tourism.

Primary employers include AKD softwoods, Hyne Mill, Visy Pulp and Paper, Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Forestry Corporation of NSW, National Parks & Wildlife Services, Snowy Hydro & Future Generation Joint Venture, Valmar Support Services.

Skill gaps in the region: Health Services, Trade Labour, Engineering Trades

Main Industries

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

Local Business Chambers:

Business Snowy Valleys

Email: admin@businesssnowyvalleys.com.au

Tumbarumba Chamber of Commerce

Email: tumbarumbachamber@gmail.com

Freshly picked apples in Batlow. Credit: Ollie Khedun
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Jobs in This Region

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2025 Warehousing Traineeship
Kick start your career with a leader in renewable energy! Snowy Hydro is a dynamic integrated energy company leading the charge to a renewable energy future in Australia. Our growing portfolio of assets, backed by the mighty Snowy Scheme, keeps the lights on at times of peak demand and supports jobs in the Snowy Mountains and beyond. Through our Development Programs, we believe in supporting the next generation of business professionals, engineers and trades through education, career development and work experience. We are looking for a school leaver to join our team as a stores and warehousing trainee, based out of Talbingo, NSW. This traineeship will see you supporting the supply chains operations and assisting the stores team with a range of administration tasks such as purchasing, stock control, distribution, storage and disposal. A traineeship with Snowy Hydro is a unique opportunity to complete a nationally accredited tertiary qualification whilst gaining real world, on-the-job experience. To be a Snowy Hydro trainee, you will be someone who is finishing year 12 in 2024, and has a strong desire to learn and a curiosity about how business works, is committed to furthering their skills and knowledge through on-the-job learning and studying, can ‘think outside the box', help the team problem-solve and bring new ideas to the business, is a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills and enjoys being part of a team, has a keen eye for detail, good time management skills and the ability to handle different tasks, Hold a ‘C' class drivers licence (Provisional licence as a minimum is a must) is proactive, punctual and reliable, and shares the Snowy Hydro values of safety, teamwork, agility, decency, ownership and courage. As a trainee, you will be employed on a full-time 24-month contract and be paid to learn and expand your knowledge and experience (adding valuable skills and experience to your CV). Upon successful completion of your course, have gained an accredited Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations. be working with experts in their field, who will teach, mentor and support you through every step of your traineeship. build a supportive peer network with all levels within the business to share your ideas and experiences. If you are an enthusiastic individual who is committed to your future and would like to join our team, click on apply now. Applications close on 31st May 2024
Sun, 05 May
Talbingo, 2720, NSW
Eoi - Despatch Coordinator
TRANSPORT / LOGISTICS / DRIVERS PURCHASING TUMBARUMBA PERMANENT / FULL TIME 3/5/2024 Expression of Interest Despatch Coordinator Permanent - Full Time - Tumbarumba We are currently seeking internal expressions of interest for a Despatch Coordinator at our Tumbarumba site. As a Despatch Coordinator, you will coordinate the timely and efficient delivery of our customer’s products safely and within the appropriate timeframes as per the schedule. KEY OUTCOMES All our people go home in the same condition they came to work, safety before production. Teams are engaged, have the tools to do their job, and have the confidence and ability to affect change. Transportation of product is coordinated, loaded with associated documentation and exited in line with the schedule and compliance requirements. Continuous improvement of despatch systems and processes are identified and implemented to achieve optimal performance of the area. Our customers’ orders are delivered in full and on time. ABOUT YOU: Qualifications or substantial experience in logistics or warehousing or transportation coordination. Strong computer skills with the ability to pick up new systems with ease and ensure accurate entry of purchase orders. Experience in lean manufacturing, or JIT (Just In Time) advantageous. Forklift ticket is preferred. Demonstrated experience in service delivery, planning and customer relations, preferably in the manufacturing industry. QUESTIONS: Call Samantha Knight on 0491 224 075. TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST: Please send your interest to recruitment@hyne.com.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday, 8 May 2024 PLEASE ENSURE YOU LET YOUR LEADER KNOW WHEN YOU ARE APPLYING FOR OTHER ROLES INTERNALLY SO THEY CAN SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR APPLICATION.
Sun, 05 May
Tumbarumba, 2653, NSW
Graduate Electrical Engineers
Great opportunity to work with a great client. Join a national company with over 45 years industry experience. Awesome rewarding team culture. We encourage candidates from Brisbane, Gympie or Tumut, and surrounding areas, as well as those willing to relocate, to apply. Due to continued business growth and an increasing pipeline of projects we are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join the team. This new role will see you accountable for delivery of design completion and defect artefacts in accordance with the practical completion’s delivery programme. Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to meet tight deadlines will be critical in this role, ensuring work is completed right the first time. In this role, your key responsibilities will include: Assist in the preparation of documentation for project works using standard drafting procedures with CAD equipment & software. Prepare technical documentation, carry out site inspections, markup drawings and backdraft as required Provide detailed designs, specifications and calculations in consultation with senior Engineers Reporting and progress tracking within relevant registers for meeting and communication to management and relevant stakeholders Providing input into the necessary documentation applicable to Completions and Commissioning Manage technical queries, drawings registers and document control To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role within Mining and Construction Industry Hold a BE and AD of Electrical Engineering Knowledge of LV power system modelling and light modelling software such as PowerCAD, AGI/Dialux Should have practical experience with AutoCAD. Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines with well-developed organisational skills. Positive, can-do attitude, team player and strong work ethic. ABOUT US: PHE have over 50 year’s experience in providing electrical and instrumentation operation support services to clients throughout Australia in a range of industries including; Mining Hydropower generation Remote gas power generations plants Pulp and paper manufacturing Timber processing industries Major projects we have been involved in; Tumut 3 Power Station Controls & Protection Upgrade Murray 1 Power Station Technology Upgrade CON 1 T3 HYDROFLOAT PROJECT Tumut 1 & Tumut 2 Power Station Transformer and Line Protection Upgrades. Newcrest Mining - Cadia East Underground Panel Cave 2 East Crusher Cadia Valley Operations, Orange Newcrest Mining Oz Minerals - Carrapateena WHAT WE OFFER: We offer our employees a safe, efficient and rewarding work environment that promotes personal and professional growth We believe in encouraging people to be the best they can be A great team culture A competitive remuneration package Please include a Cover Letter addressing all the points in the skills and experience section. Please note: You must have the right to live and work permanently in Australia PHE conducts pre-employment medical, Drug and Alcohol testing and a National Police Check prior to employment.
Sat, 04 May
Tumut, 2720, NSW
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History

Local Elders from the Toomaroombah Kunama Namadgi Indigenous Corporation (TKNIC) and the Brungle Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council (BTLALC) have provided the following information regarding the heritage and culture of Country known as Ngarigo and Wiradjuri.

The Ngarigo peoples, known as the 'Snow People', have been the custodians of the Snowy Mountains region for thousands of years. However, due to colonial settlement, the Snowy Mountains Scheme, State Forests, and the establishment of Kosciuszko National Park, many Ngarigo peoples have been displaced. Some found refuge at Cooktown Mission in Tumbarumba, while others were relocated to places like Hollywood Mission in Yass and Moree.

Today, many Indigenous people reside in Tumbarumba. TKNIC proudly represents the Ngarigo Indigenous people of the high country.

The Brungle township was originally developed as a station. Established in 1887 as a settlement for Wiradjuri and the Wolgalu peoples between Gundagai and Tumut, the dwellings are on ground officially described as a station yet known as a settlement, reserve or mission. They were the responsibility of the Aboriginal Welfare Board of NSW in which a white Manager was in charge of managing the station. In 1945 the manager was removed and in 1955 the Aboriginal Welfare Board decided that the land was of no further use. The housing is either owned privately or is now managed by BTLALC. The land at Brungle remains very important to these Wiradjuri and the Wolgalu (Walgaloo) peoples as a site of shared memories and links with past traditions.

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Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail. Credit: Ollie Khedun
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Recreation & Arts

With so many reasons to visit year-round, we look forward to seeing you in the Snowy Valleys.

During Christmas, Blowering Dam shores are filled with campers, and Kosciuszko National Park becomes a mecca for campers, hikers, and holidaymakers.

In January, the Tumut Cycle Classic sees riders from across NSW, ACT, and Victoria experience the sensational views of Tumut and surrounds while raising money for the local hospital.

At the end of summer, Tumbarumba's park behind the main street hosts Tumbafest. The market stalls offer fresh local produce, wines, ciders, and craft beers under shady trees.

As the region changes from green to red as the leaves turn and fall it’s a busy time for festivals as everything cools once more, with Rock the Turf, Festival of the Falling Leaf, Tumut MTB’s 3 Hour Enduro, and the Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge all take place.

Batlow CiderFest is celebrated in May, closing the main street as visitors sample ciders and craft beer from local makers and those across the country.

With so many reasons to visit, no matter the time of year, we’re sure we’ll see you soon. The Snowy Valleys, always in season.

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