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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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Proactive Services Team Lead (Cleaning And Trolley Collection) - Woolworths Cootamundra
Team Manager - Woolworths Cootamundra Lead a cleaning and trolley collection team Develop your leadership skills by taking on all people-related tasks for your team and collaborating with various stakeholders to provide outstanding service This is a full-time salaried role and is best suited to an individual with flexible availability to work across early mornings, days, late nights, and weekends. We Are Woolworths Group We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. Welcome to the Proactive Services Team Here at Woolies, we have a team called Proactive Services that ensures trolleys are available to use and that our stores are in pristine condition - this enables our Customers (and your colleagues) to experience an environment that is hygienically clean to work and shop in. You'll work side-by-side with your team whilst bringing a little good to everyone, every day. What you’ll do As a Team Leader, you’ll lead and develop a team, ensuring that all cleaning and trolley collection tasks are completed to a high standard. Coach and train your team, developing their skills in trolley collection, cleaning and waste support. Create a roster for your team to ensure that all daily tasks and operations are covered Work with the Store Leadership teams to identify challenges, areas of opportunity and upcoming priorities Develop succession plans through coaching to increase team productivity and improve overall satisfaction Complete time and attendance activities for your team members, such as tracking hours, managing absences, and ensuring compliance with company policy. Order all consumables for your stores, such as cleaning supplies, and maintain these within a budget In addition to your regular duties, you will spend some of your time working as part of the Proactive Services Team, providing cleaning, trolley collection and waste management services. What you’ll bring You’ll bring an ambitious mindset, a love of retail, and a passion for people to a promising role with room to grow your career in the cleaning and trolley collection space and beyond. Flexibility to work in different environments such as the shop floor, fridges, freezers and carparks A good eye for cleanliness and small details Physical fitness is essential for this role, as it involves physically demanding tasks. The ability to comfortably handle the physical requirements of the role is crucial to ensure success and maintain a safe working environment The ability to work with other Department Managers and the Store Leadership Team to plan and coordinate routines and timeframes You need to be organised to make sure your team has all the equipment and supplies they need to work safely and efficiently Comfortable working with a regulated framework (Food Safety, industrial regulations, code of conducts etc) A valid full Australian drivers licence (Green P’s or full licence) is essential as you may collect trolleys using our vehicles Note: Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company committed to breaking down institutional barriers that keep people from reaching their potential. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements above, we urge you to please still submit your application. What you’ll experience Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work: Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work An attractive remuneration package including base + super A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app We’re recognised as a great employer: Woolworths Group 2nd in LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies Australia 2022 WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ workplace inclusion Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180. Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Tue, 17 Dec
Illabo, 2590, NSW
Cleaner - Residential & Commercial - Baptistcare
Cleaner – At Home Services Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Australians? Do you enjoy helping people with everyday activities? Do you want to join a supportive and values-driven organisation? If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity to suit your own hours! About the role As a permanent part-time Cleaner supporting clients in Cootamundraand surrounding areas, you will be part of our BaptistCare At Home team that provides support to our clients in their own homes. You may assist with a range of tasks pertaining to everyday domestic activities such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting and washing. You will also develop genuine connections with your clients and help them live their best possible lives by providing social support. To support you in your role We offer a comprehensive orientation program including buddy shifts You’ll have direct access to a dedicated supervisor to support you You’ll be provided with a company mobile phone to access emails, rosters and client care plans  Access to a dedicated learning and development team to support your ongoing professional development and career pathways  Earn $29.73 plus superannuation per hour + paid travel time and mileage between clients  Still want to know more about this amazing opportunity? Please click the link to hear from one of our fabulous Care Workers- click here to find out more. What do we need from you? You will have an unrestricted Australian Driver Licence and a reliable vehicle with Third Party Property Damage Insurance to transport clients. You will be a strong communicator with resilience and patience. You will be a proficient user of smartphone technology, apps and email. About us BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do. The benefits are endless when you join BaptistCare Enjoy access to salary packaging which may increase your take-home pay, novated leasing, rewards and recognition, programs to support your wellbeing, employee referral program and retail discounts to name a few. Have more questions? For a confidential discussion about career opportunities, please email [email protected] and one of our Talent Acquisition Partners will be in touch. 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
Sun, 08 Dec
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Worker About the Company: Unidex Healthcare are a privately owned recruitment company established in 2001 and operate across Australia, with our main offices in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. Unidex actively recruit for all areas in the healthcare field specialising in Disability Services, Support Services and Allied Health. We are currently looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team to assist our participant in Cootamundra, NSW. Our participant is in his 40s and has spinal cord injury and requires assistance in all aspects of his life. He also has a support dog living with him. Our participant requires support from Monday to Sunday, 24/7 CARE. This role is casual on-going and will involve a roster that includes: Monday-Friday Day (7:30AM-9:30AM) and (7:30AM-3:30PM) Afternoon (3:30PM-9PM), (7PM-9PM) and (9PM-11:30PM) Inactive Sleepover (11:30PM-7:30PM) Saturday-Sunday Day (7:30AM-9:30AM) and (7:30AM-11AM) Afternoon (11AM-9PM), (7PM-9PM) and (9PM-11:30PM) Inactive Sleepover (11:30PM-7:30PM) Pay rates: Day Shift - $40 p/h Afternoon Shift - $44 p/h Saturday Shift - $56 p/h Sunday Shift - $72 p/h Sleepover allowance - $100 fixed rate Key Responsibilities: Assistance with personal care, showering, drying, dressing, dental care, etc., Complete skin checks and skin integrity management Catheter Care Management Manual Handling/Transfers, Hoisting Domestic assistance which includes cleaning, general tidying, etc., Assistance with Bowel Management Assist in medication administration Assist in Stoma Care Management Skills & Experiences: Experience in Stoma Care, Catheter care and manual handling With medication competencies Prior experience working with people who have complex care needs Prior experience with complex wound dressings Current First Aid & CPR National Police Clearance NDIS 'Worker Orientation' module and Supporting Effective Communication Module NDIS Worker Screening Check Working with Children Check Full Australian working rights Positive Attitudes and flexibility in shift times Administering Medication Training Certificate Please note: two current references are required If you meet the above criteria and are available for an immediate start, hit the "Apply" button now Apply for this role
Sat, 23 Nov
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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