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Lockhart Shire Council

Galore Hill Scenic Reserve. Credit: Matt Beaver Photography

Lockhart Shire nestles in the heart of the Riverina and is one of the regions most productive agricultural and pastoral areas. Of strong pioneering heritage and steeped in history, Lockhart Shire’s main towns and villages include Lockhart, The Rock, Yerong Creek, Pleasant Hills and Milbrulong. Each community has its own unique character and history, and the Shire offers visitors a relaxed country atmosphere steeped in history.

Lockhart is centrally situated 62km southwest of Wagga Wagga, 62km east of Narrandera and 105km north of Albury. The Rock is on the Olympic Highway 25km south of Wagga Wagga with Yerong Creek another 15km down the highway. (info from https://lockhart.nsw.gov.au/)

Towns & Villages:

Lockhart, The Rock, Yerong Creek, Pleasant Hills, Milbrulong.

Spirit of the Land 2022. Credit: Matt Beaver Photography
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Lockhart Shire Council

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Lockhart Shire Council

Lockhart Shire Council

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Liveability

Weather

33.1
°C

Average Summer Max

15.4
°C

Average Winter Max

17.3
°C

Average Summer Min

3.6
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

3,365

Population

47.6

Median Age

Housing

$330k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - SEP 22

$325

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

Distance to Cities

sydney

521km

Distance

5h 37m

Drive Time

Canberra

306km

Distance

3h 35m

Drive Time

Melbourne

401km

Distance

4h 22m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Bus

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Millers Buses

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Industries & Opportunities

Main Industries

  • Healthcare
  • Agriculture
  • Retail

Transport

  • Matt Gleeson Transport
  • Burkinshaws Transport
  • Hannons Transport
  • Quillo Transport and Hire
  • Millers Buses

Manufacturing

  • MWS Fabrication
  • Wedoo Signs

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

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Jobs in This Region

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Registered Nurse - Lockhart (Incentives Offered) (Ndis)
*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including an initial attraction and relocation payment of up to $20,000, and up to $10,000 each year after (incentive value is dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ496320 Applications Close: 12 July 2024 Vaccination Category: A Outstanding Experience. Infinite Opportunities. Here in the Riverina, we treasure your nursing skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town. We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including: Up to $20k attraction and relocation payment + $10k rolling annual bonus (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here! $6K aged care incentive annually for RNs in aged care facilities Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car! 482 temporary visa sponsorship considerations Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family Free confidential counselling services for you and your family Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospitals that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope. And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river! There’s also heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!) To help you make the move to our little slice of heaven, we’ll help cover your relocation and travel expenses, help you find housing and get settled, and help in other handy ways - just let us know how we can help. Want to know more about the community of Lockhart? Visit us here About Your Role As a patient centred professional, you will have endless opportunities to work in a truly diverse role flowing across our acute, aged care and emergency departments providing exceptional clinical care. Our vast L&D framework library, along with leadership mentoring and peer support will guiding you along the way to work to the top of your scope of practice. The beauty of working as a Registered Nurse in a rural setting is the warm and supportive welcome you receive both inside and outside of work, we love our nurses! Diverse cultures, personalities, skillset and background is what makes our teams truly dynamic. Our Facility is an identified NDIS service that will require the successful candidate to successfully obtain an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) prior to commencement of role. Learn more about the role and requirements here. Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning sta? and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Anne-Marie Schilling, Facility Manager - Lockhart on 02 6930 7100 or Annemaree.Schilling@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat. Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position. MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability. #RuralHealthIncentives
Thu, 13 Jun
Lockhart, 2656, NSW
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History

Lockhart is a town in the Riverina Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the location of the Lockhart Shire Council offices. At the 2016 census, Lockhart had a population of 818 people.

Lockhart was named after C.G.N. Lockhart – a commissioner for Crown Lands in the Murrumbidgee River area in the 1850s. It was originally known as Greens Gunyah, and renamed Lockhart in 1897. Greens Gunyah was so named because a Mr Green was the earliest settler and had a grog shop on the Urana–Wagga Wagga stagecoach route.

(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockhart,_New_South_Wales)

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Recreation & Arts

"Lockhart Shire has sports for every season. Football, tennis, cricket, squash, netball, cycling, mountain biking, bowling, athletics, abseiling, rock climbing, hang gliding, swimming pools, golf, fishing, horse riding and more."

(Source: https://lockhart.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/New-Residents-Kit-Welcome-to-Lockhart-Shire.pdf)

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