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Albury City Council

Wagirra Trail and Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk. Credit: Destination NSW.

A little bit metro with a laid-back country vibe, Albury Wodonga is the kind of place where you'll find strong career opportunities, a lower cost of living and a better work-life balance - leaving you more time to hang with your family, and your new friends!

The beautiful border towns have a regional population of over 180,000 and with a booming health, education, manufacturing and logistics industries, it is one of the fastest growing inland twin cities in Australia.

Albury Wodonga is a thriving base with multiple high quality educational institutions, state of the art medical and health centres, major retail outlets and an array of first class sporting and recreation facilities. The arts, cultural and culinary scene is also phenomenal and the cities are surrounded by wine and alpine regions that make weekend exploring endless.

Albury Wodonga is truly something special, with work commutes in town anywhere from 2-15 minutes, no matter what time of day and we are surrounded by beautiful hills, visits, water and walking trails that make the work life balance and the ability to breathe that fresh regional air so much easier.

Attracting and retaining highly skilled staff is made considerably easier with the enviable lifestyle on offer in Albury Wodonga. From bustling bars and cafes, a vibrant cultural scene and first-class health and educational facilities, to the natural beauty of the Murray River, Albury Wodonga’s lifestyle is one you can afford to enjoy.

A lower cost of living and an affordable property market means that Albury Wodonga's median house price of $379,000 is less than a third of Sydney's. Without the traffic congestion, Albury Wodonga residents also enjoy short commute times, together with free parking across the region.

Albury Wodonga is blessed with a beautiful natural environment located on the Murray River and a short distance from Lake Hume. An extensive tracks and trails network, access to the Victorian ski fields and being surrounded by historic towns means that it's easy for Albury Wodonga residents to enjoy an enriching work-life balance.

A cosmopolitan region, Albury Wodonga's emerging culinary scene is able to draw on high quality produce grown in surrounding localities. A thriving café culture provides a vast array of options for relaxed business meetings and ensures there's always somewhere to get a great coffee.

Quality infrastructure in the region offers world class health facilities, sporting and cultural attractions to rival capital cities and educational infrastructure that includes two Universities and two TAFEs.

Towns & Villages:

Albury, Wodonga, Lake Hume & Table Top.

Albury Botanic Gardens. Credit: Destination NSW
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Regional Development Australia - Murray
02 60238111
553 Kiewa St Albury NSW 2640

Albury City Council

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Liveability

Weather

31
°C

Average Summer Max

15.5
°C

Average Winter Max

15.7
°C

Average Summer Min

3.5
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

56,598

Population

39.1

Median Age

Housing

$500k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$400

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

554km

Distance

5h 39m

Drive Time

Canberra

338km

Distance

3h 38m

Drive Time

Melbourne

326km

Distance

3h 27m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport

The airport services commercial flights plus plane and helicopter charter flights that give you and your group complete flexibility and connection to the region.

QANTAS, REX, bonza and Pelican cater flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Charter Flights are available with Smartair, Helifly, Forest Air and Sureflight.

Find out more: https://transportnsw.info/operators

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
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Industries & Opportunities

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Albury Wodonga Health, Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service, Kirinari, Lutheran Aged Care, ATO, Commercial Club, SS&A Club, Gardens Medical Centre.

Retail Trade

Myer, Bunnings, Harris Farm.

Constructions

Joss, Zauner, GJ Gardiner, Davis Sanders, Beter Bowen Homes, Havn, Cavaliert, Hadar, Gilchrist, Scott James.

Manufacturing

Asahi, Overall Forge, Ottico, Milspec, Steeline, New Edge Microbials, Malibu Boats The Riverina Dairy.

Other Significant Industries

Medical and Nursing, Childcare and Early Education, Hospitality, Mechanics, Professionals, Adminsitraion and Trades.

Other Significant Employers

CSU, TAFE NSW, AlburyCity.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

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Jobs in This Region

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Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
As the Service Coordinator for our newly established Outside School Hours Care program at St Lukes Primary, you will oversee a small team of Educators to deliver After School and Vacation Care programs that support the wider community and provide high quality education and care to children. Operating the program from a dedicated space, you will initially work Monday to Friday from 2.30pm – 6.00pm + 3 hours per week additional planning / leadership time as you lead both the operational requirements and time spent. As you grow the service through your community engagement, your hours and team will grow to accommodate the need. Working to one of the National or Victorian early learning frameworks, you will: Develop an educational program that meets the interests and abilities of each child Drive enrolments and build the program to include other services that meet community needs Create a quality and diverse educational program that sees every child actively participate What’s on offer Mentoring and professional development (formal and on-the-job) to build or uplift your capability and skills to lead a program. An expanding service delivery footprint in the Shepparton region and access a Senior Leader who lives locally and can provide support. Join an organisation that uses its connections, size, scale, and knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more. In addition to receiving a salary commencing at $32.25 / hour and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits. There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. About you You enjoy working autonomously while being part of, and supported by, a collaborative and forward-thinking team. You can develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with empathy and support at the forefront of your work. You’ll also bring with you: Approved Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority qualification – please check position description for your qualification Experience gained in Early Childhood Strong organisation and planning skills, including high attention to detail How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone. If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Kate Farlow, Early Learning Program Manager on Kate.Farlow@Vt.uniting.org About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
Wed, 07 Feb
Shepparton, 3630, VIC
Trainee Arborist Learn More Apply Now
Trainee Arborist Benefits for you! Earn while you learn Ongonig mentoring and training by experienced arborists Above Award Wage for the right candidate Stay physically fit and active The Role This role comes with a plenty of variety... Job Description Trainee Arborist Benefits for you! Earn while you learn Ongonig mentoring and training by experienced arborists Above Award Wage for the right candidate Stay physically fit and active The Role This role comes with a plenty of variety and the chance to get highly sought after experience. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to; Carrying out groundwork clearing branches Participate in the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of tools and equipment Processing waste materials General housekeeping Adhering to all WHS Policies & Procedures What are we looking for? Our ideal candidate will have the following; Good literacy and numeracy Drivers licence preferred but not essential Have obtained or willing to obtain your white card Fit, Healthy & comfortable working at heights Good awareness of surroundings Have a Safety first mindset Locations Wodonga and Surrounds What next? If this position sounds like you, click ‘apply’ now or book a time for a chat. Squad in conjunction with our host are seeking a passionate individual to join their team as a Trainee Arborist. At Squad we want to see you successfully complete your apprenticeship or traineeship and support you from start to finish. We make the whole process easy – so you can move forward with your career. To find out more about working with a… Click here to view more detail / apply for Trainee Arborist Learn More Apply Now
Thu, 08 Feb
Wodonga, 3690, VIC
Small Motor Serviceperson/mechanic/apprentice
Are you experienced at working wth small motors e.g. mowers, chainsaws.  Or is this something you just love doing but dont have the formal qualifications.  We have positions with one of our clients that would give you an opportunity to use your experience and do something that you love doing. Our clients is happy to provide a apprenticeship and/or training to anyone intereted in this work. To apply send your application to admin@workbetter.NET.au
Thu, 08 Feb
Albury, 2640, NSW
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History

Albury was known as Bungambrawatha, or 'Homeland', by the Wiradjuri people. In 1838 with colonial settlement, it was named Albury.

The Aboriginal Families Resettlement Scheme  moved people from all over into a MixedMob community.

An ealry colonial trading centre, Albury became a hub for policing, banking services, trade and freight, customs and education. Albury Wodonga has grown into one of Australia's largest regional cities.

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Lake Hume. Credit: Destination NSW
Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA). Credit: Destination NSW
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Recreation & Arts

Home to the winding Murray River and its waterways, Lake Hume (six times larger than Sydney Harbour…), an array of food, cultural icons, contemporary museums, linkages to our migrant history, our indigenous people and with secret resting spots around every corner.

Albury Wodonga is much more than a place to visit. It’s a place to come, stay for a while, and live a little Albury Wodonga life with us.

A place where unfiltered, uncomplicated, refreshing connections just happen, naturally.

For your Arts and Culture fix in Albury Wodonga, Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) is dedicated to presenting some of the best contemporary art to the region and now to the rest of the world by way of a virtual tour.

The Albury LibraryMuseum has a changing exhibition program, currently inviting you to experience their exhibitions from home with their interactive virtual self guided tours. Engage your imagination and a lust for learning at Wodonga’s new state of the art library gallery – Hyphen.

A day of exploring art and culture in Albury Wodonga should never be confined to the indoors. Learn about our indigenous heritage through the Wagirra Trail and Yindyamarra Sculpture walk, or stroll around the 19th and 20th century buildings amongst Albury’s CBD with your own self guided walking tour. The streets of Albury Wodonga showcase some serious street art, so get ready to connect with our inspired spaces and places, and tag #VisitAW in your selfies!

Most sporting codes are well represented with a thriving outdoor recreation and active community.

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