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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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Registered Nurse - Batlow / Adelong
This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ552534 Applications Close: 14 March 2025 Vaccination Category: A Outstanding Experiences. 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: Up to $20k attraction and relocation payment + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here! 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 Batlow - Adelong? 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. 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 sta? and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Sheena Luiz, Facility Manager - Batlow/Adelong MPS on (02) 6941 4333 or sheena.luiz@health.nsw.gov.au 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. 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. #RuralHealthIncentives
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:18 GMT
Tumut, 2720, NSW
Process Operator - Multiple - Tumbarumba
MANUFACTURING PROCESS WORK TUMBARUMBA PERMANENT / FULL TIME 7/2/2025 Tumbarumba Full-Time Permanent Multiple Shifts Available ABOUT US Hyne Timber is a leading Australian producer of sustainable timber products. Our products are the basic building blocks for the construction of quality, sustainable homes and buildings. We are a 140-year-old family-owned business with an innovative spirit, progressive culture and plenty of opportunity. With multiple locations along the Australian east coast and New Zealand, the Hyne Group’s 750 employees, deliver an exceptional quality service that provides customer focused solutions in a sustainable manner. YOUR NEXT ROLE Due to internal movements within our business Hyne are offering exciting opportunities to grow, develop and learn as a Process Operator at our Tumbarumba Mill. In this role you will be supported with training on the operation of various parts of our business and be shown our processes and procedures to create a high-quality timber product. All our people go home in the same condition they came to work; safety before production. Your skills are cross functional, and you are multi skilled. Our internal customers’ needs are met each and every time. Improve the functionality and performance of the manufacturing facility, within your limits. TUMBARUMBA You will be based at our plant in Tumbarumba, NSW. This idyllic country town offers affordable living and the opportunity to be a part of a supportive community of people and is situated within 90 minutes drive of Wagga Wagga & Albury. CURRENT SHIFTS AVAILABLE DRY MILL AFTERNOON SHIFT Hours: 8 hour shifts, 2:30pm - 10:30pm 5 days a week, Monday - Friday Full Time Job Opportunity with leave entitlements Includes 15% Shift Allowance ABOUT YOU A high commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team with good problem-solving skills. A desire to learn and high level of enthusiasm to develop new skills. Embracing and respecting others to assist in promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. Basic computer and problem-solving skills. Flexible – able to work across multiple areas. Day, afternoon and night shifts available. WHY HYNE TIMBER? As a Hyne Timber employee you will enjoy benefits such as: Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed. Above award wages. TO APPLY: Submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this role on our website at www.hyne.com.au/careers
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:35 GMT
Tumut, 2720, NSW
Fitter Machinist
Fitter Machinist Initial Fixed-Term, Full-Time contract with a view to becoming a Permanent appointment Rate of pay commensurate with experience and qualifications, between $40.68 - $49.57 per hour base Potential for overtime. Perisher is the operator of the largest ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere, located in the beautiful Snowy Mountains region of South-Eastern NSW and just a two-hour drive from Canberra and the Far South Coast. Perisher is part of Vail Resorts who own and operate ski resort operations across the USA, Canada and Australia including iconic resorts such as Perisher, Falls Creek, Hotham in Australia and Park City, Beaver Creek, Vail and Whistler Blackcomb in North America. A position has arisen for a qualified Fitter Machinist to join the Perisher Mountain Operations team on an initial 12-month Fixed-Term, full-time basis. In this role you will be required to perform machining and fabrication work, in addition to assisting with the service and repair of a wide range of plant and machinery. This role will be based at out mechanical Workshop in Smiggin Holes and may be required to work a variety of shifts during the winter months in order to ensure all machinery is maintained to a high standard and is safe for operation. Shift penalties will apply as per the Perisher Trades Enterprise Agreement 2023. In this role, you will: Service and maintain plant and machinery as well as all tracked and wheeled vehicles. Perform welding operations as directed. Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings. Assist in ordering parts and tools, including involvement in stocktakes on workshop stores. To be considered for this role, you should have: A current Driver's Licence Certificate III in a Mechanical discipline A flexible attitude towards hours of work Basic understanding of WH&S regulations A NSW Tradesperson Certification or equivalent Basic understanding of electrical and hydraulic principles. The successful applicant will be required to have a Certificate III trade qualification in a Mechanical discipline and experience in the use of metal machining equipment, welding and heat treatment processes. A working knowledge of hydraulic equipment would be considered an advantage. As part of our team, you will be expected to: Demonstrate our core Values - Have Fun, Be Inclusive, Be Safe, Do Good, Serve Others, Drive Value and Do Right. Demonstrate our core Leadership Competencies. Establish authentic relationships, building positive partnerships across the business. Provide an experience that creates a desire for our guests to return. Exceptional employee benefits include a season’s pass that incorporates free Lift access, free Skitube travel, free Ski and Board Group Lessons and discounts at Perisher-owned Food and Beverage and Retail outlets. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a dynamic organisation and gain valuable experience within our supportive team environment. At Vail Resorts Australia, one of our core values is Be Inclusive. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require assistance to apply, interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact us at human.resources@vailresorts.com.au. Applications close at 11:59 P.M. on Friday 7th March 2025 Join our team and experience the outdoors like never before. Your adventure starts now.
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:06:00 GMT
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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