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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

6,453

Population

40.8

Median Age

Housing

$325k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$310

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

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

Corrective Services

  • GEO Correction Facility
  • Corrective Service NSW – Community Corrections
  • TAFE – Contract to GEO provide educational services to inmate

Manufacturing

  • Junee Abattoirs
  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory

Tourism

  • Monte Cristo Homestead (Australia’s most haunted house)
  • Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
  • Junee Gaswork Museum
  • Regional Heritage Transport Museum.
  • Broadway Historical Museum
  • Ray Warren Statue
  • Bethungra Old School tea rooms
  • Bethungra Rail Spiral
  • Others

Agriculture

  • Junee Shire Council
  • Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre
  • 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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Registered Nurses - Night Shift
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our dedicated Health Services Team Full-Time NIGHT SHIFT roles available Attractive rates starting from $57.50 - $59.80 per hour + penalties! About the Company: Junee Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria. Junee is in regional New South Wales and is located 40 kilometres north-east of Wagga Wagga. About the Role: We are currently looking for dedicated NIGHT SHIFT Nurses to join our Health Services Team at Junee Correctional Centre, being led by our new team of Senior Health Managers. Our focus is to build on your clinical confidence, and create an engaged workforce, with a work/family friendly balance and provide a supportive environment that covers clinical and best practices. Our Organisation aims to provide the best working conditions for our Employees. This is an exciting time to join The GEO Group! Successful candidates will be part of a team responsible for delivering comprehensive, professional and quality nursing services within a Correctional setting, working 12-hour shifts across all nights of the week, on a rotated basis. Our work is fast paced and your role could include emergency care, coordinating and delivering nurse-led clinics, health promotion activities, liaising with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating care, conducting health care assessments, and dispersing prescription and non-prescription medications. Our night shift roster consists of 7 x 12 hr shifts per fortnight between the hours of 18:30 pm-06:30 am across all nights of the week, on a rostered basis. Roster arrangements can be discussed to provide an appropriate work life balance. Skills and Experience: Our ideal candidates will have: Completed Nursing Degree and/or General or Psychiatric Registered nurse training. Current AHPRA registration. Minimum one years of professional postgraduate experience as a registered nurse. Competence in the performance of the following functions: Medical emergencies, Physical assessment, Crisis intervention, Medical & Psychiatric nursing care, Venipuncture. Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision in performing nursing diagnosis, and providing appropriate follow through treatment. Good communication and effective interpersonal skills. Empathy and cultural awareness. Resilience - some patients could be confronting. Culture and Benefits: We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for: INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. You will benefit from: A safe working environment.  Competitive salaries, subsidised meals, free parking and uniform provided. Access to a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave.  Internal career opportunities and progression.  Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program. Many other employee (and family) benefits.
Fri, 26 Apr
Junee, 2663, NSW
Metal Fabricator
ProWay Livestock Equipment is committed to our Australian-designed & manufactured product range to deliver industry-leading livestock handling solutions. We’re always interested in positive and innovative people joining the ProWay team, serving our client base across Australia and worldwide. From customer service and design to manufacture, delivery and installation, ProWay offers a diverse workplace and a valued team environment. ProWay Livestock Equipment has a diverse range of roles to suit a variety of skills & interests. Our team is customer focused and enjoys a friendly work environment. Once you join the team, you’ll want to stay. THE ROLE At ProWay Livestock Equipment, we are focused on innovation, safety and client satisfaction. We are seeking qualified or second-class Metal Fabricators to join our Wagga Wagga sites. The candidate will undertake a variety of work including simple, structural and complex metal fabrication tasks. THE CANDIDATE must have: Trade Qualified Metal Fabricators (preferred) Mig welding experience (essential) Proficient with the interpretation of workshop drawings Workshop safety orientated Forklift licence accredited or willing to obtain one Be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment Strong communication skills Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable Must have great work ethics BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR PROWAY The stability of a well-established, locally operated business with over 20 years’ experience A safe, professional and inclusive work environment Ability to earn generous productivity bonuses (piece rates) Ability to earn a bi-annual cs and t bonus Work/life balance; Monday to Friday. 12 RDO’s per year Essential services industry – stability Full-time, permanent role Onsite parking Career development, training and growth opportunities Active Social Club If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now! Salary: Guaranteed annual earnings of at least $70,000 + Super Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $70,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person
Fri, 26 Apr
Bomen, 2650, NSW
Casual Educator
Role: Casual Educator Location: Junee NSW Centre: Goodstart Junee Employment Type: Casual shifts Monday to Friday between 6.00am and 6.00pm Pay: $28.52- $31.06 Per Hour + Super + Benefits + Casual Loading Help provide the best start to a child's life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career Receive a casual leave loading allowance Get the flexibility and support you need to live a balanced life As a Casual Educator at Goodstart, you will be a team player, who is flexible and willing to support our centres and children when and where required. You put safety first with everything that you do and ensure all learning experiences are inclusive and respond to the needs of all children. You'll achieve this by: Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team Engaging and supervising the children at all times Maintaining a safe environment for children, families and team members Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families Complying with National Quality Standards and Goodstart policies and procedures Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement About Goodstart: Working inclusively ensures children belong. When children belong, they thrive. Licenced for 44 children per day from 6 weeks to 5 years Key Educator Approach Community Engagements Friendly long standing team of educators All of our rooms are set up in line with an Early Years Learning Framework, with sensory and play based learning opportunities. Beautiful outdoor play area with a balance of natural and manmade elements and play surfaces. What Goodstart can offer you: Better pay - you'll receive above award wages and a casual leave loading allowance Supportive and friendly team with head office support and excellent resources Comprehensive induction and training program Professional development opportunities Career pathways If you have hold an ACECQA approved early childhood qualification, are willing to travel between other local services and will have flexible availability between Monday-Friday, 6.00am -6.00pm, then please apply now. How to apply Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email Supporting our people and protecting our children We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. YouTube video link: Posting Notes: JUNEE || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Casual Goodstart Early Learning
Wed, 24 Apr
Junee, 2663, NSW
Eurongilly Public School. Credit: Struan Timms Photography
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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

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