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Expression of Interest - Weekend Caretaker / Park Host - Apex Tourist Park

2-Year Contract Opportunity

Do you love the outdoors and enjoy meeting new people? Forbes Shire Council is seeking a motivated person or couple to take on a weekend caretaker role at the beautiful Apex Riverside Tourist Park, located on the banks of the Lachlan River.

What’s on offer:

• Oversee the park every Saturday and Sunday (8am–7pm)
• Be the friendly face welcoming guests, handling bookings, and ensuring the park is clean and inviting
• Accommodation included on-site for weekends
• A chance to live and work in a riverside setting with fishing, nature, and community all around

What we’re looking for:

• Great communication and customer service skills
• Ability to handle cleaning, basic maintenance, and gardening
• Comfortable using a computer (training provided)
• Enthusiastic about promoting Forbes as a destination
• Must hold an ABN, Public Liability Insurance ($20M), and Working With Children Check

EOI closes Sunday 15 June 2025

For more information contact Kylie Grayson or Tara Heir on (02) 6850 2300

Are you a developer with a vision for high-quality accommodation projects?

Forbes Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced developers to deliver exciting new accommodation developments within the Forbes Visitor Information Centre precinct.

Two prime development sites with Newell Highway frontage are available:

• Site 1 – Motel/Conference Centre: 2.31ha (approx.), southern end of Mary Street
• Site 3 – Caravan/Holiday Park: 3.28ha (approx.), northern end of Mary Street

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of accommodation in Forbes, meeting growing demand from both business and leisure travellers. We welcome proposals that bring innovative ideas and proven expertise to enhance our region’s accommodation and hospitality offering.

EOI closes 30 June 2025

For more info contact Kath Garland on 0418 230 131 or Kylie Grayson on (02) 6850 2305

Submit your EOI now and be part of Forbes' next chapter!

Draft Forbes Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035 (PDF 5.4MB)

Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025/26 (PDF 5.3MB)

Statement of Revenue Policy (PDF 1.3MB)

In accordance with ss.405-405 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council places on public exhibition its draft Forbes Community Strategic Plan 2025-2035, Delivery Program 2025-2029 and Operational Plan 2025/26, Statement of Revenue Policy 2025/26 and Schedule of Fees and Charges 2025/26. All submissions must be received in writing by Council, addressed to the General Manager, by 5:00pm on 13 June 2025, either by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au, via post: PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 or at Council’s Administration Office at 2 Court Street, Forbes.

In accordance with s.610F of the Local Government Act 1993 Council places on public exhibition the following proposed amendment to its 2024/25 Schedule of Fees and Charges:

New Fee: Indoor Pool Fees - Government/NDIS Rate: adult daily entry rate for each participant who is not already a pool member.

Council is proposing to amend the Forbes Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) by changing the zoning, minimum lot size and height of buildings restriction on the Community Garden, Reymond Street, Forbes (formally identified as Lot 1618 DP750158).  The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from 4 December 2024 to 24 January 2025.  Any submissions must be made in writing, addressed to the General Manager and detailed clearly why you either support or oppose the proposal.  Your submission must include your full name, address and phone number.

To make your submission you can either:

1.         Email forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au;

2.         Post to Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871; or

3.         Deliver your submission to Council’s administration office at 2 Court Street, Forbes NSW 2871.

FORM - Nomination for appointment to committee (DOCX 53.3KB)

Aerodrome Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 764.3KB)

Events and Tourism Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 467.6KB)

Indoor Pool Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 248.3KB)

Olympic Pool Advisory Terms of Reference (PDF 388KB)

Saleyards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 607.9KB)

Tree Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 576KB)

Council is calling for nominations from suitably interested community representatives on all its Section 355 Advisory committees:

To lodge a nomination, please complete the nomination form on the left. For further information, please contact Council’s Governance Officer on 6850 2300. 

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 22 May 2025 to 4 June 2025.  Notification Period Ends: 4 June 2025. The Planning Proposal can be viewed on Council’s website. All submissions must be received in writing by Council, addressed to the General Manager, by 5:00pm on 4 June 2025. Either by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au, via post: PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 or at Council’s Administration Office. For more information, please contact Forbes Shire Council’s Manager of Development and Planning on 6850 2300.