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Gulgong
Gulgong Multipurpose Service - a great place to work
Incorporating the HealthOne facility, the Gulgong MPS provides primary and community care and an emergency care service, clinical and operational support services, diversional therapy, dementia services and a patient lounge and courtyard. There are four sub-acute beds, six high care residential aged care beds and two treatment beds in the emergency department. The facility was constructed under 10 years ago.
Working in Gulgong is a great opportunity as it is right next door to Mudgee wine country, 20 minutes drive from the regional centre of Mudgee and 1 hour 20 mins to the city of Dubbo.
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Some vacancies at Gulgong receive $20,000 recruitment and $10,000 retention incentives
Gulgong - a great place to live
Gulgong’s narrow bent streets and high footpaths featured on the Australian ten dollar note for many years. The township was founded in the gold rush era when an estimated 20,000 people flocked to the area, its population is now 2,518 people
Whilst the streetscapes and heritage buildings haven’t changed much since the late 1800s, you’ll find a progressive and passionate community eager to welcome people, especially health workers to their town.
In your leisure time you can enjoy local produce from a range of coffee shops and dining experiences, plus iconic events including the Henry Lawson Festival, Gulgong Gold and Mining Festival, Gulgong Folk Festival and Gulgong Show are on your doorstep. You can also find hidden treasures and local produce at the monthly Gulgong Markets.
Gulgong has a small town feel, where everyone is connected and supported, but still has easy access to the larger towns and cities such as Mudgee, Wellington and Dubbo.
Live in Gulgong
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Gulgong Adventure Playground
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Gulgong Overview
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Visit Gulgong
With a historic streetscape largely unchanged since the 1800s, visiting Gulgong is like stepping back in time. There are around 130 National Trust-listed buildings, many still adorned with wide verandahs and iron lacework. See Australia’s oldest opera house, the Prince of Wales Opera House, operating since 1871, and where the great Dame Nellie Melba once performed.
Gold fever struck the region in 1870, when payable gold was found at nearby Red Hill and 20,000 people flocked to the area. Prior to that, Gulgong was just a sheep run, a large property for raising sheep.
When you are in Gulgong you can go wine tasting at acclaimed wineries in the surrounding Mudgee wine region and explore the magnificent Goulburn River National Park, where you can see emus, red-necked wallabies and turquoise parrots, and enjoy fishing, hiking and camping in a tranquil setting.
Live Gulgong
Gulgong has an active community who like most small country towns support each other and welcome new residents - especially those who work in healthcare.
There is always something happening to be involved in whether you are on your own or as part of a family.
Facilities include sporting grounds, swimming pool, adventure playground, and the many festivals held in Gulgong include the Henry Lawson Festival, Gulgong Gold and Mining Festival, Gulgong Folk Festival and Gulgong Show
Gulgong has two childcare centres, and two primary schools and a high school. Other schooling can be accessed by a short (20 minute) bus trip into Mudgee.
Median house prices are $560,000 and it costs around $450 a week to rent a house.
Choose Gulgong if you want a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to the facilities of larger towns and regional cities.
Choose Mudgee region website - includes Gulgong
Gulgong Business & Organisation Directory
Mid-Western Regional Council
Gulgong is located within Mid-Western Regional Council, a forward thinking and progressive council. The region's Towards 2040 Community Plan maps the future vision for the Mid-Western Region and was developed collaboratively with the community - the five key themes include:
Looking after our community
Protecting our natural environment
Building a strong local economy
Connecting our region
Good government
Getting here and getting away
Gulgong has a twice daily service to/from Sydney using bus and train from Lithgow. This bus can also be used to get to Mudgee.
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