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Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South Wales and the heart of the Riverina region, surrounded by a network of local government areas offering diverse council career opportunities. Find your dream Wagga Wagga job in one of the many career areas within council.
Wagga Wagga and the surrounding Riverina region is home to approximately 75,000 residents across local government areas including Wagga Wagga, Junee, Coolamon, Lockhart and Temora. Located in New South Wales, roughly halfway between Sydney and Melbourne, Wagga Wagga is a thriving regional centre known for its strong agricultural economy, growing health and education sectors, and welcoming community spirit.
As the major service hub for the broader Riverina, councils in and around Wagga Wagga are responsible for supporting a diverse and evolving regional economy — from irrigation and farming to defence, university research and regional health services. Whether your interest lies in infrastructure delivery, economic development, community services or environmental management, there is a job within council that will enable you to demonstrate your skills and make a meaningful contribution to one of regional Australia’s most dynamic communities.
From graduates just starting out to seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience, local council provides all employees opportunity for career development and progression offering tailored learning and mentoring to assist you to grow both personally and professionally.
Acknowledging the demands of daily life, council supports a healthy work-life balance through initiatives such as flexible hours, part time roles, family leave, job share arrangements, remote working, and rostered days off – allowing you to enjoy the affordable lifestyle, wide open spaces and strong sense of community that make Wagga Wagga and the Riverina one of the most rewarding places to build a career in New South Wales.
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