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Temora Shire Council

T-Light Festival, Lake Centenary, Temora. Credit: Remi Osario

In Temora, community is everything. Have you ever been to a cinema run entirely by volunteers ranging from teenagers to retirees? At Temora’s Town Hall Theatre you’ll not only be treated to the latest flicks, but warmly greeted by a group of wonderful volunteers.

Temora’s history, supported by generations of artisans and craftsmen, is on display across the Shire’s four museums.

Many visitors are impressed by the healthy relationship between the town and the council. Temora’s myriad of meticulously preserved historical buildings are testament to the joint efforts of council and community working together for the common good.

In a world where fast is often prioritised over friendly, you’ll soon discover this is a town that truly deserves its title of the friendliest in NSW.

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Temora Shire, Ariah Park, Springdale.

Diamonds and Dust, Temora. Credit: Anne Cooper Photography
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Temora Shire Council

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Shontayne Ward - Economic & Community Development Officer
0429 203 457
sward@temora.nsw.gov.au
105 Loftus Street Temora NSW 2666

Temora Shire Council

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Liveability

Weather

32.1
°C

Average Summer Max

14.6
°C

Average Winter Max

15.9
°C

Average Summer Min

2.4
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

5,993

Population

47.1

Median Age

Housing

$375k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$310

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

423km

Distance

4h 36m

Drive Time

Canberra

207km

Distance

2h 35m

Drive Time

Melbourne

536km

Distance

5h 44m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi & Bus

Temora Coach Route:

Explore the Temora Coach Route with convenient stops at:

  • Wagga Wagga
  • Junee
  • Barmedman
  • West Wyalong
  • Lake Cargelligo
  • Condobolin

Taxi Service:

For local transport needs and beyond, rely on Temora Travelmate:

Whether commuting between towns or needing a ride within Temora, Temora Travelmate offers reliable and efficient taxi services to meet your travel needs.

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Industries & Opportunities

Temora boasts a thriving business community due largely to stability of the agricultural powerhouse that surrounds it. The wealth created by broadacre farming of crops and livestock contribute to a prosperous retail precinct and comparative diverse professional services sector.

With all the essential services, plus a fair share of life luxuries available in Temora, there are a broad range of career opportunities in this largely self-sustaining shire.

Main industries include agriculture, education and healthcare.

Primary Employers: BFB, Moses and Sons Wool Brokers, Department of Education, Department of Health (Murrumbidgee Health), Temora Shire Council, Goldenfields Water, GrainCorp, Intersales, Teye Australia Jindalee Feedlot, Australian Rainforest Honey.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

Starting a business

Contact Craig Sinclair - Economic & Community Development Manager, Temora Shire Council.

Tel: 02 6980 1124

Email: csinclair@temora.nsw.gov.au

Co-working space available at Meagher Business Hub

Apiarist checking hives at Australian Rainforest Honey, Temora. Credit – Matt Beaver
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Jobs in This Region

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Truck Driver (2 Positions)
The Water Truck and HC Truck operator positions are delivery focused within the engineering works function of Council’s operation. This position requires the operation of various plant and equipment to deliver water and/or other construction materials consistent with Council’s works plans, policies and procedures and site conditions. The Position: • Operate light, medium, heavy trucks and other plant items e.g. rollers, loaders, tractor & implements • General labouring and use of small plant, hand and power tools to carry out duties in safe, efficient and effective manner. • Liaise with team to ensure that site conditions optimise construction/maintenance activities. • Undertake traffic control activities and install signage and guideposts consistent with road construction guidelines • General administration / record keeping Benefits: • Grade 3 - $1,110 to $1,250pw (Water Truck/HR Licence) • Grade 4 - $1,166 to $1,313pw (HC Licence) • Plus 11.5% Superannuation • 4 Day work week • Opportunity for overtime hours and higher duties pay • Training, licensing and qualification, professional development opportunities • PPE provided Application Requirements: • Demonstrated experience operating construction plant and equipment • Current Class HR or HC Driver’s Licence • SafeWork NSW general construction induction card (white card) • Understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements applying to the workplace and ability understand and follow Council policies and procedures • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions both verbally and in writing • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously For further information regarding these positions please visit our website https://www.temora.nsw.gov.au/Jobs-and-Procurement or contact the Manager, Engineering Works, Payas Padia on 02 6980 1100. Applicants are expected to complete the application form and submit their CV to jobs@temora.nsw.gov.au. For further details about the application process, please contact Cath New at Temora Shire Council on 02 6980 1100. Applications close: 11.00pm on Monday 10 March 2025
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:54 GMT
Temora, 2666, NSW
Customer Service Officer
Provide professional, courteous and friendly customer service, information and administrative support to the staff and clients of Temora Pinnacle Community Services. The Position: Provide administrative support to Pinnacle Community Services e.g. scanning, filing and file preparation, collation and distribution of staff and client rosters, collection and collation of timesheets, collation of information provided by the Manager and Coordinators for the preparation of quarterly client newsletters. Prepare outgoing correspondence as requested and coordinate incoming and outgoing mail. Prepare office for daily opening Word processing as requested, including but not limited to correspondence, meeting minutes, agendas and reports. Process accounts payable including prepare purchase orders and cost allocations. Manage petty cash, Australia Post account and key register. Assist Meals Coordinator with taking frozen meal orders, packing and delivering meals to clients as required. Take transport bookings as required.   Benefits:  Full Time, Permanent $54,830 to $65,005 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation 9 day fortnight (70 hours) Corporate Uniform Allowance    Application Requirements:  Certificate III in Business Administration and demonstrated experience in Customer Service or an Administration role or equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience. Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of software applications and other web applications and technology to achieve work objectives. Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise workload. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to deal with difficult customers. Exemplary attention to detail and accuracy as well as a sense of accountability and the willingness to take ownership of tasks. Ability to understand and maintain privacy and confidentiality. NDIS Worker Screening clearance, class C drivers’ licence are requirements for this position.    Further Information:  Applicants are expected to address the selection criteria in the position description, complete the application form and submit their CV to jobs@temora.nsw.gov.au . For further information regarding the position please contact: Manager, Pinnacle Community Services | Sheree Axtell | 02 6977 1326. For further details about the application process, please contact: Human Resources Officer | Cath New | 02 6980 1100. Applications close: 11.00pm on Sunday, 23 February 2025
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:44:54 GMT
Temora, 2666, NSW
Road Safety Officer
Promote and implement Road Safety Programs across four collaborating Councils (Temora Shire, Bland Shire, Junee Shire and Coolamon Shire). The successful applicant may have their prime location at any of the participating Council offices.  As Road Safety Officer you will deliver the practical road safety initiatives identified in the Road Safety Plan. The role is wide encompassing, not only facilitating behavioural road safety education, but also influencing the construction of infrastructure to improve the safety of road users. You will work across engineering, community services, planning, communications, and customer service areas within Council and provide links to community stakeholders, community groups, local health, Police officers and local businesses, all of whom contribute to road safety over the long term. Benefits:  Full Time, Permanent $73,330 to $87,613 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation Motor vehicle is provided for official use Application Requirements:  Tertiary Qualifications in a related discipline or extensive relevant experience.  Strong communication skills to consult and network with key agencies, senior management, community groups, local businesses and other stakeholders to identify local road safety needs. Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision and the ability to work flexible hours as required. Ability to undertake research, analyse statistics and to use computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to undertake the physical aspects of the position including placement of Variable Message Board, erection of temporary signage and other duties. Proficiency in the use of social media as a primary means of disseminating information and providing a conduit to the community. Further Information:  For further information regarding the position please contact: Executive Manager, Engineering | Rob Fisher | 02 6980 1100. Applicants are expected to complete the application form and submit their CV to jobs@temora.nsw.gov.au . For further details about the application process, please contact: Human Resources Officer | Cath New | 02 6980 1100. Applications close: 11.00pm on Sunday, 16 February 2025
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:46:33 GMT
Temora, 2666, NSW
Temora Public School credit – Temora Public School
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Temora Medical Complex is the larger of two Doctor surgeries in Temora
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History

Before European settlement, the area of land now known as Temora was occupied for some 60,000 years by the Wiradjuri people, whose nation spanned an area reaching as far north as Nyngan, right down to Albury in the south, and from Hay in the west to the foothills of the Blue Mountains in the east.

Temora values its Indigenous past. Willo’s Wiradjuri Keeping Place (pictured) at the Bundawarrah Centre, pays respect to traditional Wiradjuri culture, working to preserve an understanding of the society that was part of Temora’s landscape prior to white settlement. ‘Willo’ was a Wiradjuri youth who befriended one of the first European settlers to lease ‘Temora Station’.

Many creeks, forests and townships around Temora bear names resembling Wiradjuri words.

Temora began as a pastoral station in 1847 but was not officially named as a town until it had become a hotspot for gold miners in 1880.

Gold was first found in the region in 1869 and by 1879 over 20,000 people had descended on the town in an effort to stake their claim. The population dropped dramatically at the end of the gold rush, but the town of Temora had been established and some of the buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s remain, at least in part, in today’s landscape.

Take a wander through the streets and you will see Edwardian, Federation and some Art Deco period buildings. Be sure to visit Ariah Park where you’ll find some impressive architecture and streetscaping dating back over a century.

Gold Mines
Railway Station – Anne Cooper Photography
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People of all ages enjoy creating art and visiting the Temora Art Centre. Credit: Anne Cooper Photography
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