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Griffith and the surrounding Riverina councils are home to over 50,000 residents across one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions. Find ultimate career satisfaction and progression in a role within one of the region’s thriving councils.
Griffith and the Riverina is a vibrant region in south-western New South Wales, encompassing the local government areas of Griffith City, Leeton Shire, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera Shire and Hay Shire. Centred around the mighty Murrumbidgee River and the fertile Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, the region is renowned for its world-class wine and food production, rich multicultural heritage—particularly its proud Italian community—and thriving agricultural industries including rice, citrus and cotton.
In meeting the needs of and providing services to its diverse communities, councils across Griffith and the Riverina offer both challenging and rewarding career opportunities in areas such as planning and development, infrastructure, community services, environmental management, finance and administration. A career in council allows you to make a real difference to the lives of local community members and contribute to the continued prosperity of this iconic food bowl region.
With people at the heart of everything we do, you can be sure to access great benefits when working within council. Training and mentoring are on offer to assist your career progression, in addition to many benefits promoting work-life balance such as flexible hours, part-time roles, rostered days off, remote working and study assistance.
Your career at council starts here. Browse from a range of vacancies available across Griffith City, Leeton, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera and Hay councils, or register for Job Alerts when an ideal role is advertised.
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