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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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Pharmacist
From $57/hr depending on experience/accreditations. Patient centred Pharmacist. Easy commute from Wagga.Full time roster, work three Saturdays a month. Join a friendly, community-focused team across two sites as the Pharmacist, with occasional PIC duties, and receive genuine business mentorship to fast-track your career. The Role 38hrs/week incl. 3 Saturdays a month (1 weekend off) Clinical services, patient counselling & DAA/nursing home support Minfos | Scripts: 230/ 180 | DAAs: 100/wk Support team: 2 techs + 2 FOS staff Skils: AHPRA-registered (all levels considered)Strong communicator with a passion for community careIdeally you have broad knowledge across scope of practice services Benefits: Salary from $57/hr + super + entitlements Quarterly incentives & relocation support Career progression & business training Only 45 mins from Wagga & under 2 hrs from Canberra How to Apply: Submit your interest online, by contacting Leanne directly for a confidential discussion on 1800 429 829 or email [email protected] quoting Ref: 49448.
Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:55:12 GMT
Gundagai, 2722, NSW
Executive Chef
Established quality dining Supportive environment with passionate operators Competitive Salary package About the Client Our client is a beautifully restored regional hospitality destination, recognised for its paddock-to-plate philosophy, artisan bakery, boutique bar, exceptional event offerings, and luxury accommodations. The venue seamlessly blends rustic charm with contemporary dining, showcasing local produce and craftsmanship in every detail. It's a true culinary destination attracting locals and travellers alike. Located in Jugiong, you'll enjoy riverside country living, affordable accommodation, and easy access to both Canberra and Sydney. About the Position A rare opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef to lead an established kitchen known for its regional produce and seasonal focus. With a salary of $100-130K, you'll drive menu innovation, lead a passionate team, and champion the venue's paddock-to-plate ethos. This hands-on role suits a creative chef who thrives in a quality-driven, community-focused environment and wants to shape a leading regional dining experience. Position Description Oversee all kitchen operations across high-volume restaurant operations and premium events Develop and execute seasonal menus with a focus on local produce and sustainability Lead, train, and mentor kitchen and pastry teams to maintain consistent standards Manage ordering, stock control, COGS, and supplier relationships Collaborate with management on menu planning, functions, and product development Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and WHS standards Drive innovation and maintain the venue's reputation for exceptional regional dining Accommodation options available for the right candidate Position Requirements Proven experience as an Executive or Senior Head Chef in a high-quality, produce-driven venue Strong leadership skills and a collaborative, hands-on management approach Passion for regional produce, seasonality, and paddock-to-plate cooking Demonstrated ability to manage costs, budgets, and supplier relationships effectively Functions and events experience highly regarded Excellent communication, organisation, and mentoring skills Relevant trade qualifications (Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent) Executive Chef | $100-130K | Lead a paddock-to-plate kitchen celebrating regional produce, creativity, and quality in an iconic NSW destination. To apply online, please click on the apply button. Alternatively, you can contactRodd Pearce on 0458 422 418 for a confidential discussion about the position. You can also check out our website for other available positions. www.frontlinehospitality.com.au Consultant [email protected] Reference number: 212542 Profession:Hospitality & TourismManagement Company: Frontline Hospitality ACT & Southern NSWDate posted: 6th Oct, 2025
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:00:13 GMT
Jugiong, 2726, NSW
Traffic Manager
About John Holland We’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges. We do that by providing leading design, engineering, construction and asset operations, across infrastructure, transport, building and property in Australia and New Zealand.From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in. Are you up for the challenge? About Inland Rail Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities. The Illabo to Stockinbingal project is about 39km of new rail corridor located within the local government areas of Junee and Cootamundra-Gundagai. This new section of rail corridor will provide a direct route from east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal and connecting into the existing Forbes rail line. We are recruiting for a Traffic Manager who will be responsible for executing the Traffic Management functions for the Project in accordance with applicable Standards and Regulations.This role will be a 2:1 Roster based on site in Cootamundra. Responsibilities of the role include: Be a knowledge expert in construction Traffic Management. Traffic Management Plans designed and implemented in accordance with the relevant requirements and standards e.g. Road Management Act 2004 Code of Practice - Worksite Safety - Traffic Management, AS1742.3 - 2019. Ensure compliance with Contractual requirements eg Management Plans Attendance in meetings with client and stakeholders, including presentations of proposals to interested stakeholders. Advocate and negotiate proposals that have positive project outcomes Ensure traffic related incidents are investigated, reported and resolved in a timely manner. Incidents can include unsafe or illegal acts, or community complaints. Ensuring all Traffic Management personnel, plant and equipment are available to meet the requirements of the construction program, including planning and implementation phases. Manage costs and approvals for expenditure. Manage team workflow effectively. Ensuring a record keeping system is maintained as required. This includes but is not limited to records of traffic installations, records of Road Safety Audits, and maintenance records. Provide regular or ad hoc reporting to the Project or client as required.  To be successful in this key role, you must have: Engineering degree in relevant field or suitable industry experience  At least 10 years’ experience in construction Previous experience as Traffic Manager or Traffic Engineer Advanced knowledge of NSW based Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines applicable to Worksite Traffic Management  Advanced communication skills. Ability to manage and negotiate with stakeholders internal and external. Strong experience managing budget, cost reporting, and reforecasting Competent ability to identify risks and opportunities to the project, such as safety, commercial or programme
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:55:12 GMT
Cootamundra, 2590, NSW
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Credit: Roslyn Clare Photography
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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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