Make a Country Change to

Griffith City Council

Glow2680, Christmas in Griffith. Credit: Ginette Guidolin

Griffith is one of Australia’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan regional centres.

With a population of 27,000, Griffith exudes a rich blend of cultures and traditions. Today, more than seventy nationalities add to our cultural tapestry including Italian, Indian, Afghani and Pacific Communities.

Life in Griffith revolves around food, wine, sport and family. The annual festivals are a wonderful time to visit, as they showcase our local food and world-class wines, friendly people and colourful cultures. Fall in love with Griffith, and explore the many wonderful opportunities for employment for people seeking a tree change.

Towns & Villages

Griffith, Hanwood, Yenda, Lake Wyangan, Yoogali, Bilbul, Beelbangera, Tharbogang.

Griffith Spring Fest - Karly Sivewright
No items found.

Explore

Griffith City Council

02. Griffith :: GEOCADDER
X
Education
Healthcare
Culture & Recreation
Click on the pins on the map to reveal detailed information
Click the Zoom button to zoom in or out the map view

Get in Contact

Marg Couch - Local Connector, Griffith Welcome Experience
0487 922 570
po@rdariverina.org.au
Level 1, 381 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680

Griffith City Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

32.6
°C

Average Summer Max

15.9
°C

Average Winter Max

17.3
°C

Average Summer Min

4.1
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

27,340

Population

37.8

Median Age

Housing

$570k

Median House Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

$460

Median Rent Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

Distance to Cities

sydney

574km

Distance

6h 22m

Drive Time

Canberra

359km

Distance

4h 22m

Drive Time

Melbourne

460km

Distance

5h 22m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport

Griffith Airport:

Griffith Airport serves as a vital hub for both Rex and Qantas flights, providing essential connections from Griffith to Sydney.

Bus Services by Griffith Buslines:

Griffith Buslines offer a range of convenient services, both within the town and to surrounding areas such as Bilbul, Yenda, Darlington Point, Hanwood, and Mayfair.

Taxi Services:

Griffith Taxis: For quick and reliable transport, simply dial 131 008 to reach Griffith Taxis.

Prestige Car Hire:

Prestige Car Hire: Need a private transport option? Contact Prestige Car Hire at 0428 121 388 or via email.

Train Services:

Melbourne XPT: Experience comfortable travel with the Melbourne XPT, which operates twice daily between Melbourne and Sydney. This service includes stops at Cootamundra and/or Wagga Wagga, with a connecting coach service to Griffith.
 
Griffith XPLORER: On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the Griffith XPLORER offers a direct route from Sydney to Griffith, providing additional travel options for passengers.

These transport services, from flights at Griffith Airport to the convenience of Griffith Buslines, taxis, and car hire options, ensure that travelers have a range of choices for their journeys. Whether commuting within Griffith or traveling to nearby towns or major cities like Sydney and Melbourne, these services aim to make transportation hassle-free and accessible.

‍

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
Yarran Wines – Destination NSW
No items found.

Industries & Opportunities

Griffith is the agricultural powerhouse of the Riverina, servicing a population catchment of over 55,000. The agricultural industry in Griffith is diverse, and includes wineries, citrus, poultry, rice, grain, nuts, cotton and more. Griffith also has a strong construction industry, mainly consisting of small, privately owned companies. Healthcare is a significant industry, Griffith is part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

Griffith has skills gaps in information media and telecommunications, financial and insurance services, and technical/scientific services. There are opportunities for investment in housing and agritourism.

Main Industries

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

No items found.

Jobs in This Region

Content provided by
Mechanic

Job Description

Our fleet is the key to our success, and we want you to be a part of the incredible team that looks after it! You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of a wide range of agricultural machinery. Do not worry if you haven't worked on this gear before, we can train you along the way.

About the Employer

Southern Premium Vineyards (SPV) owns and operates wine grape vineyards in Australia's finest and most productive wine grape regions including the Barossa Valley, Clare, Limestone Coast, Sunraysia and the Riverina. Established in 2021, SPV offers wine producers a grape supply solution for their wine grape sourcing as an alternative to owning or leasing vineyards.

About the Candidate

Work will be a mix of workshop-based and in-field servicing across our vineyard sites. We're seeking someone who enjoys problem-solving, is a team player, has mechanical experience with diagnostics and repairs and most importantly a good attitude., You'll bring to the role:

* A trade qualification in mechanics or equivalent hands-on experience

* A proactive attitude with strong time management and a safety-first approach

* A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering quality work

Work Environment

* Competitive salary package

* Company car

* Necessary training if required

* Supportive and safety-focused work environment

* Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking agricultural business backed by a global investor

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:06:00 GMT
Griffith, 2680, NSW
Farm Hands - Griffith Nsw

Job Description

We are looking for Farm Hands to join our teams in current vacancies on our Griffith, Narrandera, Rankin Springs, Goolgowi & Hanwood Farms. You will be working alongside managers with day-to-day work on the poultry farms. With the scope to progress into future management roles. Duties will include but not limited to:

* Working as part of an effective and efficient team, including following direction from farm manager and assistant farm manager

* Working with livestock daily and making sure bird health and wellbeing is excellent.

* Daily shed routine checks, record keeping, grounds maintenance

* Completing minor repairs, reporting repairs to be made.

* Making sure company policies and biosecurity measures are followed at all times.

About the Employer

ProTen is Australia's largest corporate meat chicken grower, setting the standard in broiler farm operations and development. With over 800 poultry sheds across 70 farms strategically located in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland, ProTen is at the forefront of the industry. Our current farms have the capacity to produce over 200 million broiler chickens annually, contributing to over 25% of Australia's total broiler chicken production.

At ProTen, we are driven by a simple but powerful mission - "We grow the chickens". Our role is much more than just producing food - it's about contributing to the health and well-being of consumers. This mission is something we take to heart, and it's why we are committed to caring for our people, our communities, our animals, and the land we work on. It's not just what we do, it's who we are. Which is underpinned by our core values of "Teamwork, Professional, Communication, Caring and Curious", ProTen Nest Egg Program at ProTen, you're more than an employee - you're part of our future. Eligible permanent employees can participate in the ProTen Nest Egg Program, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the business. It's our way of recognising the contribution our people make every day and rewarding growth together.

About the Candidate

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

* Previous experience with Poultry Farming is not essential but would be highly regarded.

* A proactive, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to farm management.

* High regard for Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards, promoting a positive WHS culture.

* Physical fitness to perform farm duties, supported by a pre-employment functional assessment (including drug and alcohol testing).

* The right to work in Australia.

Work Environment

* Are you a hard worker who loves working with animals?

* Trying to find a casual, part time or full-time opportunity in the

* Are you on a visa looking for employment?

* Looking to learn on the job? Undertake further study?

* Do you want to work for a company that is willing to invest in you?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:19:59 GMT
Griffith, 2680, NSW
Farm Hands - Griffith Nsw

Job Description

We are looking for Farm Hands to join our teams in current vacancies on our Griffith, Narrandera, Rankin Springs, Goolgowi & Hanwood Farms. You will be working alongside managers with day-to-day work on the poultry farms. With the scope to progress into future management roles. Duties will include but not limited to:

* Working as part of an effective and efficient team, including following direction from farm manager and assistant farm manager

* Working with livestock daily and making sure bird health and wellbeing is excellent.

* Daily shed routine checks, record keeping, grounds maintenance

* Completing minor repairs, reporting repairs to be made.

* Making sure company policies and biosecurity measures are followed at all times.

About the Employer

ProTen is Australia's largest corporate meat chicken grower, setting the standard in broiler farm operations and development. With over 800 poultry sheds across 70 farms strategically located in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and Queensland, ProTen is at the forefront of the industry. Our current farms have the capacity to produce over 200 million broiler chickens annually, contributing to over 25% of Australia's total broiler chicken production.

At ProTen, we are driven by a simple but powerful mission - "We grow the chickens". Our role is much more than just producing food - it's about contributing to the health and well-being of consumers. This mission is something we take to heart, and it's why we are committed to caring for our people, our communities, our animals, and the land we work on. It's not just what we do, it's who we are. Which is underpinned by our core values of "Teamwork, Professional, Communication, Caring and Curious", ProTen Nest Egg Program at ProTen, you're more than an employee - you're part of our future. Eligible permanent employees can participate in the ProTen Nest Egg Program, giving you the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the business. It's our way of recognising the contribution our people make every day and rewarding growth together.

About the Candidate

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

* Previous experience with Poultry Farming is not essential but would be highly regarded.

* A proactive, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to farm management.

* High regard for Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards, promoting a positive WHS culture.

* Physical fitness to perform farm duties, supported by a pre-employment functional assessment (including drug and alcohol testing).

* The right to work in Australia.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:20:19 GMT
Griffith, 2680, NSW
No items found.
Credit: Murrumbidgee Local Health District
No items found.

History

Griffith is in the heart of the Wiradjuri nation, and many members of our community are Wiradjuri people, often originating from surrounding areas such as Narrandera and Darlington Point. Our community also includes people who are descended from other language groups such as Yota Yota people, Ngiyampaa people and Paakantji people.

Griffith was created as part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) project, a plan to supply irrigation from the Murrumbidgee river to open up western New South Wales for farming. The town plan for Griffith was designed by Walter Burley Griffin. Griffith was proclaimed as a city in 1987.

Sunshine Super Girl Credit: Griffith Regional Theatre
No items found.
Aerial of Griffith Credit: Visit Griffith
No items found.

Recreation & Arts

Griffith boasts diverse recreational opportunities. Wine enthusiasts can indulge in vineyard tours and tastings, while outdoor lovers can explore Cocoparra National Park’s hiking trails and scenic vistas. The city offers sports facilities for tennis, golf and more, along with water-based activities at Lake Wyangan and the renewed Sporting Facility which includes an Olympic sized outdoor pool.

Cultural experiences include art galleries, local markets, and community events, such as the Griffith Easter Party and the Italian Festival, With its mix of nature, sports, and cultural offerings, Griffith provides a well-rounded range of recreational activities for residents and visitors alike.

See More >

Contact Us
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.