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Leeton Shire Council

Art Deco Festival, Leeton. Credit: G Davis

For more than a century, Leeton is known as the Heart of Australia’s Food Bowl. It is a title we are proud of and one we strive to continue to work hard to maintain.

We are also proud that our Shire is much more than that. It is a hub for innovative growers and manufacturers, an incubator for small business, a provider of quality education, and a new home for migrants and refugees. Most of all, we are a forward-thinking community that embraces opportunity.

Towns & Villages

Leeton, Yanco and Whitton and the villages of Murrami and Wamoon.

Leeton Train Station. Credit: G Davis
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Michelle Evans - Executive Manager Economic & Community Development
02 6953 0994
michellee@leeton.nsw.gov.au
23-25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton NSW 2705

Leeton Shire Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

32.5
°C

Average Summer Max

15.4
°C

Average Winter Max

17.7
°C

Average Summer Min

5.3
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

11,434

Population

37

Median Age

Housing

$405k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$340

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 22

Distance to Cities

sydney

556km

Distance

6h 8m

Drive Time

Canberra

340km

Distance

4h 8m

Drive Time

Melbourne

463km

Distance

5h 22m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport

Narrandera-Leeton Airport:

  • Serviced by Regional Express Airlines (REX)
  • Offers daily return flights to Sydney and Griffith
  • Accessible flights to other major regions are available from neighbouring Wagga Wagga and Griffith airports

Bus/Coach Services (Schools and Hire):

  • Celi’s Bus Service
  • Lyons R C & M J Bus Service
  • Leeton Bus Cromptons Bus Services

Bus Destinations (via Leeton Town Coach Stop):

  • Wagga Wagga
  • Narrandera
  • Griffith

Taxi:

Train Routes:

  • 641 Goulburn to Griffith (Train)
  • 642 Griffith to Goulburn (Train)
  • 775 Canberra to Central (Coach)
  • 4101 Central to Griffith (Coach)
  • 4103 Central to Griffith (Coach)
Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
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Industries & Opportunities

Leeton is not just another rural town; it is an impressive manufacturing hub adding enormous value to the agricultural sector. Leeton continues to push ahead, welcoming technological advances and supporting initiatives for competitive advantage. We have excellent education and research facilities, and provide varied career opportunities including growing, processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, servicing, health and education, retail, and affordable environments for startups.

Job opportunities are endless with many Leeton businesses looking for workers across a range of industries, such as health professionals, teachers, labourers, project managers, and many more.

Main Industries

  • Water
  • Rice
  • Wheat
  • Grapes
  • Citrus
  • Vegetables
  • Walnuts
  • Beef
  • Cotton
  • Education
  • Manufacturing

Primary Employers

  • SunRice
  • JBS Riverina Feedlot
  • Southern Cotton / Whitton Malt House
  • Bega Dairy and Drinks
  • Pacific Fresh
  • Celi Groups of Companies
  • Boots Civil
  • Milbrae Quarries
  • Murrumbidgee Irrigation
  • Leeton Shire Council

Setting Up Your Own Business

LEETON BUSINESS CHAMBER

President – Krystal Maytom

Leeton Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proactive within the community, and over 100 businesses are members. This provides a fantastic networking opportunity, particularly within the business-to-business environment.

Leeton Library. Credit: Anlo Andrea Liu
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Jobs in This Region

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Yard/Forklift Operator
A key role in one of Australia’s largest, most diverse and inclusive agribusiness companies.    Role  The role of Yard/Forklift Operator is to facilitate the movement of containers at our Leeton Processing Plant and operate the silo & tipping infeed/outfeed system. You will be flexible to work shift work and weekends as required. Duties include but not limited to  Operating forklifts up to 36 tonnes. Facilitating the movement of 20ft and 40ft containers around the Leeton Processing Plant yard using a Container Handler forklift Manual handling including opening/closing container doors. Loading and unloading containers from trucks. Loading and unloading containers onto a tipping platform. Operating silo & tipping infeed/outfeed system. Scanning inventory movements.  Forklift operations across the factory as required. Essential Criteria, Skills and Experience  Commitment to safety Current Forklift Licence  Current Drivers Licence   Why Join Us? Competitive wages  Remote Area Housing salary packaging benefit Enjoy an affordable, country lifestyle  – our Leeton operations are located in Leeton NSW, a peaceful agricultural town of 9,000 in the Riverina Region of southern NSW.  We invest in you   To develop your skills and safety knowledge  – we provide funding for safety courses, certifications, and professional development courses. To support your family and meet your personal goals  – with financial or in-kind assistance in times of need and through the Stahmann Webster Be Your Best  program. Build a long-term career in agriculture    Career development opportunities –  80% of our orchard leadership positions have been rewarded internally in our fast-growing business. Exceptional job security  – our size and scope and long-term investment horizon provide opportunities for rewarding, long-term careers. Make a difference  Have your say  – we encourage our people to provide regular feedback to our leaders and contribute to our regular engagement surveys. Be a part of a bigger purpose  – we give back to our local communities and promote the health of our global environment through a range of purpose-driven initiatives. And so much more! The People’s Pantry  – we provide a pantry of food items available to you whenever you need a little something to keep you going. Take an extra day off each year, on us  – we provide a Gratitude Day to all employees as a thank you for their hard work and commitment.  Feel supported at work  – we understand that sometimes “life-happens” and so through our wellness program we work with our people to ensure they can access any support they may need both personally and professionally. Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace  – our people come from more than 20 cultural backgrounds, and we celebrate all of our communities, whether local or from around the country and around the world. Opportunity to travel  – your role may offer opportunity, if you wish, for you to travel between our sites and experience different parts of Australia and our business.   About us At Stahmann Webster, we pride ourselves on being farm-to-table producers of world class pecans, walnuts, macadamias, and almonds. With a history stretching back almost 200 years, we are one of Australia’s oldest companies and a pioneer of the tree nut industry in this country. Our diverse team of dedicated people have been the driving force behind our success. As industry leaders, we take pride in our past and draw on a depth of experience, while continuing to develop our team and hone our techniques. Research, innovation, and technology aid and challenge us to find exciting and environmentally sustainable horticultural and production practices. We are focused on attracting outstanding industry professionals to our business and to building strong relationships within the community to identify and nurture future talent. Our commitment to safety, to our people and to our community lies at the heart of our values. Stahmann Webster runs farming and processing operations and administration offices in Queensland (Bundaberg and Toowoomba), VIC (Melbourne), NSW (Moree and the Riverina) and Tasmania (Swansea) and employs up to 300 people nationally with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds. Values-based organisation At Stahmann Webster our values lie at the heart of all of our decisions.  Growth mindset  – we continually challenge ourselves to improve what we do and how we do it. Empowerment –  we take ownership, and we hold ourselves and others to account with honesty and strength of character. Resilience  – we learn, grown and move forward in the face of adversity or challenge. Connection  – we make the time to connect with each other and our communities. Humble  – we aim to create great impact while staying down-to-earth and true to our values.    If you would like to play a key role in the journey at Stahmann Webster, please submit your application via SEEK. If you have any queries, please reach out to us at hr@stahmannwebster.com.au .   HONOR OUR LEGACY. BUILD OUR FUTURE. 
Fri, 26 Apr
Leeton, 2705, NSW
Welder
Tyre Doctor has a vacancy for a Welder at their business. This is a permanent, full time position.About us: Tyre Doctor is a well-respected regional business that supplies and repairs large OTR Tyres and Wheels throughout the mining industry across Australia. Tyre Doctor has become a ‘full service’ OTR tyre and rim specialist. Skills, Qualifications and Experience To qualify this position, you will have · AQF Certificate III trade qualified welder or equivalent · Minimum 2 years’ experience Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of maintenance activities and relevant documentation. Undertake general maintenance tasks as required Strong mechanical background working on industrial equipment You must have a high attention to detail. Positive attitude towards safety Remuneration $70, 000 to $75,000 per annum Remuneration will reflect current market conditions and industry award rates. To be discussed with the successful applicant. Location Various sites across Australia Application Expressions of interest and applications will be accepted for at least 1 month from placement of this advertisement Summary of role requirements: Looking for candidates available to work:Monday: Morning Tuesday: Morning Wednesday: Morning Thursday: Morning Friday: Morning 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role Working rights required for this role Expected start date for role: 01 June 2024 Expected salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per hour
Wed, 24 Apr
Leeton, 2705, NSW
Early Childhood Teacher
Company description: Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life. Job description: Role:Teacher Location: 1 Brobenah Road, LEETON, 2705, NSW Centre: Goodstart Leeton Employment Type: Full-time permanent Pay: $40-$56 per hour plus super * Help provide the best start to a child’s life. Make a lasting impact while growing an incredible career * Competitive salary package on par with state primary school Teachers * Get 50% discount off your childcare gap fees + paid parental leave Looking for a chance to bring your knowledge and creativity to an environment where you’ll be truly valued? Excited by the chance to shape pedagogy and practice in your room? Interested in creating a curriculum that aligns with children’s needs, interests and ideas? Then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll inspire a love of learning in children and foster their development through purposeful, intentional teaching practices that are delivered with creativity and energy. You will build meaningful relationships with families, so each child has a strong sense of belonging that supports them to thrive. Your love of teaching will be reflected in how you mentor and guide educational practices in your room, and in your work with the broader centre leadership team to develop, review, and implement high-quality early learning programs, to ensure you’re achieving optimal outcomes for children. About Goodstart Leeton: Goodstart Leeton is located in a residential area close to schools, major sporting amenities, parks and shops. We have 4 large rooms in our centre – from Nursery to Preschool – and throughout the centre we have age-appropriate spaces. WhatGoodstart can offer you: * Competitive pay - you’ll get paid well above award and receive a package comparable to state primary school teachers (our Graduate Teacher starting salary is $80,000) * Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career * Regular professional development sessions including workshops and Professional Online Discussions aligned to your career stage and connecting you with peers, mentors and more experienced teachers * Access to a dedicated Teachers’ Community through our Learning Portal with its comprehensive library of professional learning and development resources * A mentor to support you through your teacher accreditation or registration process (in states where this is mandated) * 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave * Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year * Complimentary annual flu shot * Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance * Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance,travel and technology * Uniform allowance and employee referral program * Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider ofearly learning and care and a not-for-profitsocial enterprise, we exist purely to improvethe lives of Australia’s children and their families * Visa sponsorship opportunities available (Qualified ECT only) to live and work in Australia for the right candidates! You’ll need: * Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved) – recently graduated or 1 year experience * Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification * Hold active accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) If you have prior experience as a Teacher in a school or early learning setting, or if you are new to the profession and embarking on your first role, we invite you to connect with us! Our team welcomes teachers from all backgrounds and experiences. How to apply: Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected] Supporting our people and protecting our children We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/VTO109OtMH0 #gsteacher To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/42360366
Wed, 24 Apr
Leeton, 2705, NSW

Education

Early Childhood Services

Pre-Schools

Primary Schools

After School Care

High Schools

TAFES / Universities

  • Leeton TAFE
  • Western Riverina Community College
  • TAFE NSW Leeton offers its students a head start when it comes to Primary Industries, Business Services, Children’s Services, Teacher’s Aides, Electrical trades and Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Outside of the classroom, the TAFE has a strong connection with the region’s industries and contributes significantly to its growth and prosperity.
Yanco Agricultural High School. Credit: Evoke Photography
St Joseph's Primary School. Credit: G Davis
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Aerial view of Leeton. Credit: Tim Annetts
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Healthcare

GPs

Hospital

Disability and Aged Care

Other Allied Health

History

Leeton's history is rich and diverse, encompassing both Indigenous and heritage narratives. The traditional custodians of the land are the Wiradjuri people, with a deep connection to the region's landscapes.

In the early 20th century, Leeton was established as part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme, transforming the area into a thriving agricultural hub. The town's Art Deco architecture stands as a testament to its past, reflecting the prosperity of the irrigation era.

Leeton acknowledges its Indigenous heritage while celebrating its pioneering roots, creating a unique blend of cultures that defines its identity today.

The Roxy Theatre, Leeton. Credit: Vince Bucello
Fivebough Wetlands. Credit: Carla Gottgens
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Leeton Pool. Credit: Neil McAliece
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Recreation & Arts

Leeton offers a diverse range of recreational activities and cultural pursuits.

Sports enthusiasts can engage in cricket, rugby, soccer, AFL, Netball and many other sports. Nature lovers can explore the picturesque Fivebough Wetlands or the nearby Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, perfect for birdwatching, hiking and picnics.

The Roxy Theatre stands as a cultural gem and upon its reopening in 2024 will be hosting film screenings and live performances. The vibrant local arts scene is celebrated through galleries and community events, while annual festivals like the Art Deco Festival showcase the town's lively spirit.

Leeton's blend of sports, nature, and arts creates a well-rounded and engaging cultural experience.

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