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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
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Marg Couch - Local Connector, Griffith Welcome Experience
0487 922 570
Level 1, 381 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680

Griffith City Council

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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

26,994

Population

37.2

Median Age

Housing

$550k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$400

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 23

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
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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

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Jobs in This Region

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Harvest Pickers (Casual)(Nericon) (Pl)
Rombola Family Farms is seeking passionate and driven Harvest Pickers to join our team. • Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business. • Positions with excellent career opportunities. • Busy and energetic work environment with varieties of activities About the role At Rombola Family Farms, we offer exciting career opportunities in a supportive and innovative work environment. Harvest Picker activities include, but are not limited to: • Picking fruit and vegetables according to size and ripeness by hand • Discarding rotting and over-ripened produce following our quality standards • Operating small tractors, when required • Loading picked fresh produce into containers • Digging and planting/transplanting seedlings by hand To be successful in the role you will possess the following: • Current Driver's License • Evidence of work rights • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude • Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds • Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures • Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, including weekends and public holidays • Good level of physical fitness, including ability to kneel, grasp, bend/twist, lift light to moderate loads (up to 10-15kg) and be able to work in temperature extremes and dust Number of positions available: 60 Commencement: December 2024. Renumeration: $29.33/hr (Horticulture Award 2020, Level 1) Who we are? Rombola Family Farms are located 20kms North of Griffith, NSW. Our company is a progressive, vibrant, privately owned agricultural business. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkins, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce. More information For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Robert [email protected] / 0417 847 490. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com/
Thu, 10 Oct
Nericon, 2680, NSW
Facilities Supervisor
Rombola Family Farms has a great opportunity for energetic and organised individuals to join the team as Facility Supervisors at our both operations Griffith, NSW and Mataranka in the Northern Territory. • Great opportunity for energetic and organised Facility Supervisors. • An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant experience and expertise. • Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business. The role of the Facility Supervisor is to ensure that Rombola Family Farms fresh produce is handling correctly to meet our customer specifications, requirements including grading, packing, cool chain, hygiene, and dispatch. Key operational accountabilities include: • Assess incoming product regarding quality and determine grading resources. • Monitor quality of product through various stages in production shed, washing 1st, 2nd, and final grading. • Rectify any issues due to mechanical damage/grading quality. • Liaise with Supply Chain, Sales and Row Cropping team • Ensure all Quality Assurance (QA) records are correct, allowing for complete traceability. • Manage correct cool chain when handling and despatching of product. • Ensure all waste products are handled as per standard produce. To be successful in the role you will possess the following: • Qualifications in Production Horticulture and /or Agriculture is highly desired and at least 3 years of experience in similar roles. • ChemCert Certification is preferred. • Excellent attention to detail. • Initiative and integrity. • Team player. • Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets. • A current driver’s licence. In return we offer you • An attractive remuneration package based upon relevant qualifications and experience, salary range between 60,000 and 80,000 plus superannuation. • A passionate and energetic team culture. • Become a part of a progressive and vibrant business. Who we are Rombola Family Farms is a large scale, progressive, privately owned horticultural business based 20kms North of Griffith, NSW. The company operates a counter seasonal operation at Mataranka in the Northern Territory enabling us to supply our melon and pumpkin customers year-round. More information For more information or a confidential discussion please contact HR [email protected]. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com.
Thu, 03 Oct
Griffith, 2680, NSW
Forklift Operator
Rombola Family Farms is currently seeking passionate and driven Forklift Operators to join our team • Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business. • Ongoing, full-time positions with excellent career opportunities. • Busy and energetic work environment with varieties of activities At Rombola Family Farms, we offer exciting career opportunities in a supportive and innovative work environment. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkin, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Forklift Operator will support harvest operations by carrying out a series of jobs including bins’ receival, weighing, packing, transporting, and loading of produce into the cool room and trucks as directed. About the role: • Ensure trailers are loaded in a timely manner (No 1 priority) • Stack bins in correct groups of 3 • Load cool room as directed by Packhouse Manager • Stage loads as directed • Ensure seedless cool room drains are clear and flowing • Load bins on and off scales • Stack up made bins • Ensure pallets and cardboard ready for bin makers • Daily Forklift checks completed. Inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage • Ensure weights in bins are correct • Ensure correct size seedless used when finalising weight • Blow and wipe down bins and seedless • Pallet cap finish goods • Ensure all bin labels are on bins and label info is correct • Ensure Pack Manager is entered correct • Ensure truck is loaded as directed To be successful in the role you will possess the following: • Evidence of work rights • Current unencumbered Driver's License • Forklift license • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude • Team player who can work effectively with people from different backgrounds • Awareness and ability to adhere to rules and procedures • Flexibility in hours worked to achieve operational targets, including weekends and public holidays • Good written and verbal communication skills • Good level of physical fitness, including ability to kneel, grasp, bend/twist, lift light to moderate loads (up to 10-15kg) and be able to work in temperature extremes and dust In return we offer you • A passionate and energetic team culture. • Become a part of a progressive, vibrant business. Number of positions available: 15 Commencement: October 2024. This role will be permanent and ongoing. Renumeration: $24.76/hr (Horticulture Award 2020, Level 3) Who we are? Rombola Family Farms are located 20kms North of Griffith, NSW. Our company is a progressive, vibrant, privately owned agricultural business. We are involved in a range of agricultural enterprises including melons, pumpkins, broccoli, citrus, wine grapes and almonds, with operations spanning growing, packing, and marketing of produce. More information For more information or a confidential discussion please contact HR [email protected]. To learn more about working with us, we encourage you to visit our website http://www.rombolafamilyfarms.com/
Thu, 03 Oct
Nericon, 2680, NSW
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Credit: Murrumbidgee Local Health District
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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
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Aerial of Griffith Credit: Visit Griffith
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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.

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