Business-savvy eyes looking at river town post office

BRIDGEWATER’S post office is attracting the interest of potential business buyers after being placed on the market.

Co-owner and licensee Shannon Brown said: “We have received quite a few enquiries about the post office business since going on the market as potential buyers look to our region to own their own business.

“The post office has shown it is profitable and successful since a group of us, 11 locals, bought the business back in December 2019.

“We have been able to employ five parttime staff and purchase a brand new vehicle for the mail run.”

“Staff are employed a total of 60 hours a week - the equivalent of 1.5 people.

“And there’s no early starts. The mail sort completed within two hours, we start at 7am finish at 5pm, but hours are flex- ible and will be up to the next owner of this important business in the town.”

Shannon said the current consortium owners were more interested in finding the right people to continue running the post office than achieving a high sale price.

“Our great little business would suit a couple looking to wind down but still keep occupied and maintain a comfortable income,” she said.

And while currently trading Monday to Friday, Shannon said Bridgewater post office had scope for expansion of hours and retail sales.

The post office has a current lease on the historic Main Street building through to 2028.

“It was always our intention to put the post office back on the market once we had an idea of its viability,” she said.

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2023

The theme for this years National Volunteer Week was ‘The Change Makers’ celebrating volunteer’s power to drive change and ensure volunteering is inclusive of all of the Australian community.

To show appreciation for the vital support that Loddon Shire Council Volunteers provide to the Loddon community, a luncheon was held at the Serpentine Recreation Reserve on Tuesday 16 May.

Mayor Straub opened the luncheon welcoming all volunteers and expressing Council’s appreciation for the work they do. Following lunch, Mayor Straub presented certi cates of appreciation to Council’s Community Asset Committee and Loddon Visitor Information Centre volunteers.

In addition, certi cates of appreciation were presented to the dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers, who having delivered meals to the Pyramid Hill community for many years, supported these residents to remain living independently in their homes. 25 Volunteers mingled and enjoyed some well-deserved down time. Helen Can eld, Geo Hampson and Paul Haw were the lucky door prize winners on the day. Council would like to thank the community members who participated in the ‘Nominate a Volunteer Campaign’. Council received many nominations of worthy volunteers across the shire The nominees randomly drawn to receive a gift of local produce from the Loddon Shed were Helen O’ Donoghue, Suzi Birthisel and Darryl Arnott.

Council look forward to celebrating National Volunteer Week again in 2024.

The Tarnagulla Cemetery Trust is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community who would be interested in becoming honorary trust members. Women and those from a diverse background are actively encouraged to seek appointment. Cemetery trust members are appointed by the Governor in Council for a term of up to five years on the recommendation of the Minister for Health. Cemetery trusts are responsible for the proper and efficient management of the public cemeteries under their control, including planning for future cemeteries services and the preservation of local history. Being appointed to a cemetery trust provides successful applicants with a unique opportunity to develop their competencies as a board member. The Department of Health provides free governance training to all trust members. Current trust members whose terms of appointment are due to expire may apply for reappointment as part of a competitive selection process.

More information about the role of cemetery trust members is available at: https://www. health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/ class-b-cemetery-trust-appointments

To register your interest please contact The Tarnagulla Cemetery Trust as follows within two weeks of the date of this advertisement: The Tarnagulla Cemetery Trust contact details: 0427 387 397

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people. The trust will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

Careers at Loddon Shire

Loddon Shire Council is seeking applications for the following position from highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and outcome focused individuals who want to make a di erence and help shape our future.

Project Engineer – ref.J/217

 Full-time, permanent position

 Based at our Wedderburn o ce with exible work location options available

 Band 6 - $85,590.96 - $92,720.68 per annum plus employer superannuation

Applications for the position above will close on Monday 29 May 2023 at 5pm.

Early Childhood Educator – ref.J/221

 Part-time, 21.75 hours per week, xedterm until 15 July 2024

 Based at our Boort service

 Salary in line with the Early Education Employees Agreement 2020

Kindergarten Coordinator – ref. J/209

 Part-time, permanent position working 32 hours per week

 Based at our Wedderburn o ce with exible work location options available

 Band 7 - $95,329.52 - $105,912.56 per annum pro rata plus employer superannuation

Applications for the positions above will close on Monday 5 June 2023 at 5pm.

For further information, including a detailed position description and details on how to apply, please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Organisation Development Unit on (03) 5494 1200.

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