Here are just some of the areas you could work in at Upper Hunter Shire Council:
A quality rural lifestyle in a vibrant, caring and sustainable community
To enhance the quality of life of all Shire residents by the provision of appropriate services to facilities through effective and efficient management of resources.
To serve the community through equality of opportunity and involvement.
To build a prosperous environmentally sustainable future.
To foster sustainable, economic and social growth.
We are abiding by and will continue to abide by the following corporate values:
• Mutual respect for all people and cultures.
• Ensure staff and community safety.
• Efficient, effective and reliable service.
• Honest, open and accountable.
• Deliver on our Commitments.
• Improved Environmental Responsibility
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.