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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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Get in Contact

Matt Holt - Tourism and Economic Development Officer
02 6920 5305
mholt@lockhart.nsw.gov.au
65 Greens Street (PO Box 21) Lockhart NSW 2656

Lockhart Shire Council

Wagga Wagga

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

3,474

Population

45.8

Median Age

Housing

$362k

Median House Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

$380

Median Rent Price

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Distance to Cities

sydney

521km

Distance

5h 37m

Drive Time

Canberra

306km

Distance

3h 35m

Drive Time

Melbourne

401km

Distance

4h 22m

Drive Time

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
Lockhart Industrial Park. Credit: Lockhart Shire Council
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Industries & Opportunities

Lockhart Shire is the centre of farming excellence of the Riverina. Renowned for quality cereal grains, canola, pulses, prime lamb, and beef, followed by the wool industry, all are key parts of our agricultural diversity.

Main Industries

Main Industries

  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Retail Trade
  • Education

Manufacturing

  • DiQuark Products
  • Hounsell and Sons
  • MWS Fabrication
  • Prominda Homes
  • The Rock Tractor Service
  • We Doo Signs

Innovation

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

Starting New Business and Land Sales

Contact

Matt Holt – Tourism and Economic Development Officer

Phone:  02 6920 5305

Email: mholt@lockhart.nsw.gov.au

Lockhart Aerial View. Credit: Matt Beaver
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Jobs in This Region

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Molecular Biologist / Research Scientist
Job Description The role We are building an automated biology platform and, and we are looking for a molecular biologist / research scientist to handle the core wet lab work: selection design, library construction, and readouts. Responsibilities * Run end to end workflows, library through selection to characterized hits * Design selection strategy: stringency schedules, bottlenecks, counter-selections * Design FACS sorting and screening strategies, and interpret population trajectories across rounds Must-haves 1. Cell culture: hands-on experience, ideally with yeast. 2. Molecular cloning: fundamentals (PCR amplification, Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly, transformations); experience with sequencing services. 3. Flow cytometry/FACS: gating strategies, staining, sample loading. Nice-to-haves * Yeast genetics and surface display * OrthoRep or other continuous hypermutation systems * phage display or PACE * SPR/BLI * NGS library prep and analysis * protein expression and purification * Opentrons, Hamilton, Tecan, or eVOLVER-class hardware. If you have never worked in yeast, apply anyway. We would rather hire for selection judgment and long-run discipline, and teach the organism. About the Candidate 2. Molecular cloning: fundamentals (PCR amplification, Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly, transformations); experience with sequencing services. 3. Flow cytometry/FACS: gating strategies, staining, sample loading. Nice-to-haves * Yeast genetics and surface display * OrthoRep or other continuous hypermutation systems * phage display or PACE * SPR/BLI * NGS library prep and analysis * protein expression and purification * Opentrons, Hamilton, Tecan, or eVOLVER-class hardware. If you have never worked in yeast, apply anyway. We would rather hire for selection judgment and long-run discipline, and teach the organism.
Tue, 11 Aug
Lockhart, 2656, NSW
Registered Nurse - Ed - Acute Care - Aged Care (Incentives Offered)
*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $20,000 sign on incentive, and up to $10,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Requisition Number: REQ686237 Employment Type: Permanent Full – Time / Part-Time and Casual opportunities Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: Up to 38 Applications Close: 18 September 2026 Vaccination Category: A Location: Lockhart Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift? About the Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families. As the Registered Nurse you will: Deliver person-centred, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning. To find out more, please review the Position Description. About You Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities. A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development. Why join MLHD? At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference. Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). 482 Visa Sponsorship Considerations Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities. How to Apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Anne-Marie Schilling, Facility Manager - Lockhart via Annemaree.Schilling@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in?the?NSW Health OASV Policy?(Page 11).?You will be required to complete the?OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form?and?TB Assessment Tool?during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Thu, 20 Aug
Lockhart, 2656, NSW
Food And Cleaning Assistant - Lockhart
Classification :  Hospital Assistant Grade 2Employment Type :  Full Time Exempt (for a period up to May 2027)Remuneration : $62,315.82 per annum plus shift allowances and 12% superannuationHours per week : 38Location : Lockhart Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday 3 September 2026 Please note, this is an exempt role (has a contracted end date) and there may be opportunities for conversion to permanent employment at the same grade. 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 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. 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 Our HealthShare NSW story video on our website 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 and follow the prompts to submit your application Attach your resume and answer the screening questions (accessible via the Job Advertisement on the HealthShare NSW Careers Page) We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we encourage applicants to provide genuine responses in their own words Additional information HealthShare NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description (accessible via the Job Advertisement on the HealthShare NSW Careers Page) If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview as well as complete reference checksCandidates 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 NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 12) for a complete list of required vaccines. During application, please upload OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool 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 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.
Tue, 25 Aug
Lockhart, 2656, NSW
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Lockhart Multipurpose Service. Credit: Lockhart Shire Council
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History

Lockhart Shire, located in New South Wales, Australia, has a rich history rooted in agriculture and pastoralism.

Established in 1906, it was initially part of the larger Boree Shire, which was subdivided due to growing communities. The area was named after the nearby town of Lockhart, founded in the 1860s as a service centre for local farmers and settlers.

The economy has traditionally relied on wool and grain production, with the region becoming a significant agricultural hub. The Shire's history is marked by resilience, with communities working together through droughts and economic fluctuations.

Today, Lockhart Shire celebrates its heritage with local events, historical sites, and a strong sense of community, showcasing the enduring spirit of its residents.

Lockhart Aerial View. Credit: Matt Beaver
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The Rock Triathlon. Credit: Matt Beaver
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Recreation & Arts

Lockhart is a vibrant community offering a wide range of recreational activities for all ages and interests.

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy Australian Rules Football (AFL and AFLW), Netball, Tennis, Cricket, and Touch Football, ensuring there is always a game to join.

For those who love the water, swimming facilities are available, while walking and bushwalking trails provide the perfect backdrop for nature lovers.

Cycling enthusiasts can explore scenic routes, and athletics provides a platform for track and field activities.

Lawn bowls and Golf offer leisurely yet competitive fun, while Horse racing brings excitement to the community each year at the Lockhart Picnic Races.

Additionally, Rifle Shooting is available for those interested in precision sports.

With such a diverse array of recreational options, Lockhart is an ideal place for both residents and visitors to stay active and engaged.

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