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Junee Shire Council

Canola Field, Junee

Superbly located. Specialities: Trains, Chocolate and Ghosts.

Halfway between Melbourne and Sydney just off the Hume Highway, and flanked by rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River, Junee  offers  attractive and  affordable lifestyle choices.

With local employment opportunities plus the advantage of a regional airport, University and NSW largest inland city within an easy 30 minute drive –  your dream lifestyle with a job that  meet your skills drive and initiative is now within reach.

Towns & Villages

Junee, Bethungra, Illabo, Old Junee and Wantabadgery.

Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
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Junee Shire Council

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James Davis, General Manager or Economic Development Officers
02 6924 8100
jsc@junee.nsw.gov.au
Junee Shire Council, PO Box 93, Junee NSW 2663

Junee Shire Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

31.5
°C

Average Summer Max

14.2
°C

Average Winter Max

16.1
°C

Average Summer Min

3.5
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

6,458

Population

42.6

Median Age

Housing

$387k

Median House Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

$400

Median Rent Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

Distance to Cities

sydney

437km

Distance

4h 35m

Drive Time

Canberra

222km

Distance

2h 35m

Drive Time

Melbourne

510km

Distance

6h

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport

Wagga Wagga Airport:

Located just 42km away, a short 33-minute drive by car, Wagga Wagga Airport offers convenient access to various destinations:

Direct Flights: Enjoy seamless travel with direct flights from Wagga Wagga to major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.

Train Services:

XPT Services: Experience comfortable travel with twice-daily XPT services connecting Junee to both Sydney and Melbourne.

Bus Services:

Intra and Interstate: Bus services run 2-3 times per day, providing reliable connections to Wagga Wagga and beyond, linking passengers intra-city as well as to interstate destinations.

Taxi Services:

Junee Taxi Service: For local transportation needs, the Junee Taxi Service is available, offering convenient rides within the area.

These transportation options from Wagga Wagga Airport, including direct flights, train services, bus routes, and local taxi services, ensure travelers have a range of choices for their journeys, whether it's a quick trip to Sydney or a longer journey to Melbourne or beyond.

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
Monte Cristo Homestead. Credit: Destination NSW
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Industries & Opportunities

Rail sector

  • QUBE Harefield Intermodal Facility
  • ARTC Control Centre
  • Junee Railway workshop
  • Instruction Complany (National Headquarters in Junee
  • GrainCorp
  • Other Rail related business operators

Manufacturing

  • Junee Abattoirs
  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

Tourism

  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
  • Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre
  • Junee Gaswork Museum
  • Regional Heritage Transport Museum.
  • Broadway Historical Museum
  • Ray Warren Statue
  • Bethungra Old School tea rooms
  • Bethungra Rail Spiral
  • Others

Economic Development Stakeholders

  • Junee Shire Council
  • Junee Business and Trades Inc.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

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Jobs in This Region

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Skilled Meatworkers/ Skilled Boners And Slicers
Skilled Meatworkers Based in Junee inside the Wagga Wagga Region of NSW, our client is one of Australia's leading fully integrated producers of premium lamb. We are looking for a number of skilled, qualified, and experienced fulltime skilled meatworkers, boners and slicers for our morning and afternoon shifts. Skilled Boners/Slicers The position would involve the following duties: Operating switching controls to direct and drop carcasses and meat cuts from supply rails to boning tables. Cutting meat to separate meat, fat and tissue from around bones. Washing, scraping and trimming foreign material and blood from meat. Cutting sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts, such as rumps, flanks and shoulders, and removing internal fat, blood clots, bruises and other matter to prepare them for packing and marketing Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications Excellent knife skills and maintenance of personal equipment• Attention to detail• Excellent reliability, attendance and timekeeping at work• Good communication and positive teamwork• Sound problem solving capabilities, including reporting malfunctioning of equipment, or workplace health and safety issues• Ability to manage priorities to meet production schedules• Ability to work within a cold storage environment and with raw meat products• Sound understanding of Australian meat industry• AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (in Boning Room stream)• Fully vaccinated for Q Fever (or be willing to undergo the Q Fever vaccination process)• Must complete a Pre-employment medical functional drug and alcohol test• Minimum of 2 years of experience Remuneration This is subject to your skills, qualifications and experience but it would be within an annualised salary range of between $66,000 - $69,000 per annum + superannuation. If you feel you have the necessary requirements for these positions, please contact us on the link below. NB. Only successful applicant will be contacted.
Thu, 19 Feb
Junee, 2663, NSW
Meat Process Worker - Labourer
Opportunities are available now for 100 Meat Process Worker to join Junee Prime Lamb in their meat processing facility located in Junee, NSW.These are full time positions with minimum 38 working hours per week, some overtime may be required. You will need to be punctual and have a reliable means to get to and from work.Rate offered at start $24.28 per hour – Level 1 under Meat Industry Award 2020. As your skills improve and increase, you’ll be re-classified to higher levels of rate under the Award. Your role will involve the following:• Lift / move 5kg – 25kg of product• Stand for 8+ hours per day• Regular bending / lifting and repetitive movements• Understand and follow instructions• Read and understand safety rules• Excellent hand / foot / eye co-ordination for operation of plant equipment• Process offal• Separate organs• Move carcasses• Load meat products for dispatch• Pack meat into cartons• Clean and sanitise equipment and work areas• Operate machinery / equipmentRequirements for the role:• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment conducting repetitive tasks.• Possess a hard-working attitude and the ability to communicate and interact with people at all level.• Commitment to following established procedures and health and safety practices• Access to reliable transport.• Guaranteed commitment to shift times; being flexible and punctual.• Must pass pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.• Must undergo Q-FEVER immunizations.We are looking for hard working and reliable individuals who have a can-do attitude!
Fri, 13 Feb
Junee, 2663, NSW
Food And Cleaning Assistant - Junee
Classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2 Employment type: Permanent Part Time Hours per week: 28, 24 & 20 available Remuneration: $30.21 per hour plus shift allowances and 12% superannuation Location: Junee Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 23 February, 2026 HealthShare NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTIQ+ communities, veterans, carers and people with disability. About the opportunity Are you looking a rewarding career that allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of others? HealthShare NSW is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Food & Cleaning Assistants. In this role you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in our hospital. Your responsibilities will include: taking patient meal orders preparing and distributing meals recording patient intake dishwashing restocking linen and stores waste removal maintaining a clean and hygienic environment in accordance with infection control procedures Thinking about relocating for this role? You can access The Welcome Experience - a free service for essential workers and their families moving to regional NSW. Local Connectors offer tailored support with housing, schools, partner job opportunities, and settling into the community. Learn more at About us HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running. Watch video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer. Additional benefits We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including: Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible employees Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay Wellbeing programs: access an array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community. Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types. How to apply Click Apply Now at the top of the page. Attach your resume and answer the screening questions. Additional information Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview as well as reference checks. Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer to for a complete list of required vaccines. During application, please upload and with any vaccination evidence you have. * If you are identified as a preferred candidate and are external to HealthShare NSW, you will be required to complete a physical pre-employment health assessment (at no cost to you) to confirm your ability to safely perform the duties of the role. Employment is subject to successful completion of all pre-employment checks. An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months. Contact information Please contact if you have any questions about this role. Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to a HealthShare NSW Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Support is also available through the Please let know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process (e.g. physical accessibility, interview setup, or scheduling). Candidates with a disability can also use this email for confidential advice and support during the recruitment process. . NSW Health
Fri, 13 Feb
Junee, 2663, NSW
Eurongilly Public School. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
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Credit: Matt Beaver
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History

For thousands of years prior to European settlement, the Wiradjuri people inhabited the area now known as Junee. The name 'junee' is believed to originate from the Wiradjuri language, meaning 'speak to me'. 

In the 1840s, the 'Jewnee' pastoral run was established, followed by the opening of a post office in 1862 and the official gazetting of the village in 1863 along the wool road to Sydney. By 1885, the town, initially known as Junee Junction, was formally named Junee, becoming one of the state's prominent railway centers with established local government by 1886. Notably, in 1952, Junee saw the construction of the largest wheat terminal in the Southern Hemisphere. 


Junee boasts picturesque streetscapes reminiscent of a bygone era when architecture was characterized by grandeur and meticulous attention to detail. Each corner of Junee reveals elegantly preserved historical buildings, cherished and meticulously cared for over the years.

Nestled midway between Bethungra and Eurongilly, the Mitta Church and its historic graveyard stand as a testament to the area's rich heritage. Accessible from both directions, it offers a glimpse into the region's past.

While Junee is renowned among railway enthusiasts, its attractions extend beyond the trains. Visitors can appreciate the beauty of Australia's largest operational roundhouse and marvel at iconic locomotives like the grand old NSWGR 4403 diesel, the Travelling Post Office (TPO), and classic steam trains. Junee's Railway Museum offers a window into Australia's proud railway history, inviting all to experience the nation's past through the lens of its tracks.

Interior of the Athenium Theatre, Junee. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
St Stephens Church, Mitta Mitta. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
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Junee Swimming Pool
Junee Golf Course
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Recreation & Arts

Parks/natural attractions

  • Junee Junction Recreation & Aquatic Centre
  • Junee Skate Park
  • Junee Tennis Courts
  • Laurie Daley Oval
  • Loftus Oval
  • Park Dam
  • Burns Park
  • Endeavour Park
  • Dobbyns Park
  • Memorial Park
  • Rocky Hill Reserve and Lookout
  • Junee Urban Wetlands
  • Junee Showground
  • Junee Golf Club
  • Illabo Showground
  • Illabo Motorsports Park
  • Bethungra Dam Reserve
  • Bethungra Rail Spiral
  • Sandy Beach Reserve, Murrumbidgee River

Clubs

  • Junee Ex-Services Memorial Club
  • Junee Golf Club
  • Junee Bowling Club
  • Illabo Motorsports
  • Junee Harness Racing Club
  • Junee Pony Club
  • Junee Tennis Club
  • Junee Cricket
  • Junee Rugby League
  • Junee Rugby Union
  • Junee Soccer
  • Junee Netball
  • Junee Basketball
  • Performing Arts Group
  • Friends of the Athenium
  • Mudlarks Pottery
  • Junee Art Group
  • Senior Citizens
  • Junee Historical Society
  • Menshed
  • Rotary
  • Lions
  • CWA
  • Probus
  • Various village progress groups

Major Attractions Include

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