Make a Country Change to

Snowy Valleys Council

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
No items found.

Explore

Snowy Valleys Council

09. Snowy Valleys :: GEOCADDER
X
Education
Healthcare
Culture & Recreation
Click on the pins on the map to reveal detailed information
Click the Zoom button to zoom in or out the map view

Get in Contact

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
No items found.

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
No items found.

Jobs in This Region

Content provided by
Process Operator - Multiple - Tumbarumba
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 Dry Mill Night Shift Hours: 8 hour shifts, 10:30pm - 6:30am 5 days a week - Sunday - Friday  Full Time Job Opportunity with leave entitlements Includes 30% Shift Allowance Green Mill Night Shift Hours: 7:30pm-5:40am Monday - Thursday - non-rotating day off Full Time Job Opportunity with leave entitlements 30% shift loading 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
Wed, 13 Nov
Tumbarumba, 2653, NSW
Mechanical Fitter
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, Hyne’s 800 employees are proud to deliver exceptional product quality and service. Your Next Role The Fitter’s mission is to provide technical support for the effective implementation of all aspects of the proactive maintenance strategy with a primary focus on identifying, planning and executing planned maintenance tasks. All our people go home in the same condition they came to work; safety before production Preventative and corrective scheduled work is completed per weekly or outage schedule; we are here to serve our customers. Maintenance and production teams are supported to identify and plan preventative and corrective tasks that improve the safety, reliability and functionality of the plant.  Maintenance and inspection work ensure mechanical safety, asset reliability, materials and spare parts availability, condition and operating capacity. 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. About you Trade qualifications as a fitter within a similar industry. Minimum of 3 years of work experience. Demonstrated experience in technical service delivery, planning and customer relations, preferably in the manufacturing industry. Experience in lean manufacturing is beneficial, particularly problem-solving methodologies. First Aid Certificate or ability to acquire. Why Hyne Timber? As a Hyne Timber team member you will enjoy benefits such as: Career Development Rewarding work  People-focused Leadership  Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed Above award wages Dollar matching to support your fundraising To apply : Submit your resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this role on our website at www.hyne.com.au/careers Questions: If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact Fleur Thompson on 0467 709 965
Thu, 07 Nov
Tumbarumba, 2653, NSW
Electrician
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 Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will safely contribute to the Preventative Maintenance Strategy that Hyne deploys for its operational assets. This includes actively working towards eliminating asset failures, but also to effectively and efficiently execute corrective works when failures do occur. All our people go home in the same condition they came to work; safety before production. Maintenance and production teams are supported to identify and plan preventative and corrective tasks that improve the safety, reliability and functionality of the plant. A ‘be of service’ attitude and operating manner is shown in everything that you are involved in to support quality working relationships and deliverables. Maintenance and inspection work ensure electrical safety, asset reliability, materials and spare parts availability, condition and operating capacity. Proactive maintenance approach, where the efficient elimination of future failures is the goal. About you Electrical trade qualification with a demonstrated understanding of PLC and SCADA systems. Demonstrated understanding of Instrumentation Systems and Control. Ability to undertake PLC programming and fault-finding (Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi a distinct advantage), and AC drives and associated systems skills. Demonstrated experience in technical service delivery, planning and customer relations, preferably in the manufacturing industry. Why Hyne Timber? As a Hyne Timber team member you will enjoy benefits such as: Relocation Assistance available  Career Development Rewarding work  People-focused Leadership  Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed Above award wages Dollar matching to support your fundraising To apply : You must hold a Trade Certification/ Commenced your trade and have 3-4 years’ electrical experience or have an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) underway or completed. Questions:  If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact Fleur Thompson on 0467 709 965.
Fri, 01 Nov
Tumbarumba, 2653, NSW
No items found.
No items found.

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.

No items found.
Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail. Credit: Ollie Khedun
No items found.

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.

See More >

Contact Us
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.