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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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Ski Lodge Management Couple/Manager/Lodge Support Staff
The key responsibility of the role is to manage day-to-day operations of the lodge, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, for which Valhalla is renowned. Specific responsibilities include: Overseeing the complete guest experience (excluding reservations) Preparing high-quality meals for all guests and accommodated staff Lodge maintenance: daily lodge cleanliness plus attending to any minor/emergency work Staff recruitment, management and training Expense/budget and stores control Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, licensing and other laws This is a fabulous opportunity for a management couple to utilise their snow hospitality and management skills to treat guests to a superior mountain lodge experience in the spectacular Perisher Valley. Single experienced lodge managers are also encouraged to apply (in which case we’d also seek the services of a Lodge Chef to support you). About You This is a demanding though enormously rewarding job. As such, hands-on managers with a flexible approach and snow hospitality management experience are required. In addition to our beautifully-maintained accommodation, we are renowned for our great food, so the ability to cook and prepare high-quality meals for up to 30 people is essential (if you are a single Lodge Manager, we will recruit a Lodge Chef to support you). You must have a passion for hospitality and ensuring a quality guest experience. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are a must, and experience with managing a small team and budgets is strongly preferred. Both managers need to have RSA Certificates and at least one must have First Aid and Food Safety Certificates, plus drivers license and the ability to drive a skidoo and a manual troop carrier in snowy conditions. Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a Police Check and provide evidence of up-to-date COVID vaccinations. A Working with Children Check may also be required. Note that children of Lodge Managers cannot be accommodated and pets are not permitted in the national park. So What’s In It For You? Your contribution to the Valhalla experience will be rewarded in many and varied ways! The opportunity to live, work and play in magnificent surrounds Attractive base salary + bonus + accommodation & meals Split shifts offering plenty of time to play Picture-perfect views and a calm, family friendly lodge with lots of repeat guests The peace-of-mind that comes with a year-round contract covering both Winter and Summer seasons (preferred, though there is potential for Winter-only contract if required) Supportive, Australian-based owners
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:19:50 GMT
Tumut, 2720, NSW
Site Administrator
Utilise your interpersonal and communication skills & be the first point of contact! Perfect central regional location in Australia – close to Melbourne and Sydney! Work with a supportive & collaborative team with a focus on safety & innovation Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home. Our world class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mills, you’ll work with best in class technology, surrounded by a friendly community and an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world, together. Role Details Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will support all day-to-day administrative activities across Visy's Tumut plant. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with key internal and external clients. You will bring your motivated, hands-on, and proactive nature to delivering complete administration support ensuring efficient operations of the site. What you'll do Meet and greet all visitors and contractors Coordinate and administer site employee and contractor induction function Coordinate and work closely with all key project disciplines (i.e.: Construction, HSE, Finance) to ensure continuity in the subcontracting process to achieve project goals Administration support for HSE team (meeting minutes, schedules, registers etc.) Lead the identification and prequalification of potential/ new contractors to ensure documentation and onboarding and induction processes are implemented Continually manage HSE documentation & records both digitally and manual filing Support the HSEQ management system on site and ensure all audits and processes are completed Schedule and manage planned project HSE meetings, inspections and the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes and reports Administer the training matrix and schedule to ensure required training is planned, attendees invited, attendance is recorded and reporting on progress is delivered to management. Liaison with contractor site representatives to maintain open communication and a high standard of HSE requirements on the site Create and provide access cards to all visitors and contractors Ad hoc wider duties as required What You Will Bring Prior experience in an Administrative or Office Management position Exposure to manufacturing or industrial businesses (desired) Demonstrated experience with site inductions and access systems Knowledge of contractor management and workplace HSE requirements Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail What you’ll love when you join us Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference. Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration. Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future! You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing) Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:00:13 GMT
Tumut, 2720, NSW
Assistant In Nursing - Cooma Hospital
Employment Type: CasualLocation: CoomaPosition Classification: Assistant In NursingRemuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 per hourHours Per Week: Dependent upon NSW Health needsRequisition ID: REQ562707Applications Close: 28 March 2025Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closingSouthern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We Are SouthernAt Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.The Welcome ExperienceWe know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it’s just an initial enquiry, or you’re ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Regional NSW called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click here The Welcome Experience. and register your details via The Welcome Experience registration.What We OfferSalary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing Corporate Health and Fitness program 11.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income Annual Leave LoadingWhere you'll be workingThere is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Cooma is the largest town in the Snowy Mountains, with bushwalking, mountain biking, horse-riding, fishing and white-water rafting all on the door-step of the ski-fields. The wilderness experiences are unforgettable, with Australia’s highest peak in Kosciuszko National Park. It’s just over 60 minutes’ drive to Canberra and 80 minutes to Merimbula the gateway of the beautiful Sapphire Coast. Imagine RuralWhat You'll Be DoingThe Assistant in Nursing works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, supports the nursing team in the delivery of person-centered care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve people focused quality care.Selection CriteriaCurrent Health Service Assistant Certificate III (Acute Care) or equivalent, or having recent equivalent experience or have completed 1 or more year's training as an undergraduate nursing student.Demonstrated understanding of delegation and ability to work within a plan of care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.Demonstrated ability to provide person-centered care in a manner that respects the rights of individuals and groups in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. through the use of information technology, written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated capacity to identify and resolve conflict situations by managing own emotional responses and interacting with others in a personable and professional manner.Evidence of participation in personal development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific DiseasesThis is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFsAustralian Work RightsPlease note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.auNeed more information?Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Angela Oliveira on 02 6455 3290 or Angela.Oliveira1@health.nsw.gov.au
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:20:10 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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