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


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Griffith Airport serves as a vital hub for both Rex and Qantas flights, providing essential connections from Griffith to Sydney.
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.
Griffith Taxis: For quick and reliable transport, simply dial 131 008 to reach Griffith Taxis.
Prestige Car Hire: Need a private transport option? Contact Prestige Car Hire at 0428 121 388 or via email.
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.


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.

Job Description
The Leisure Services Cashier is responsible for the greeting of patrons at reception, along with completing over the counter transactions including sales, bookings and memberships associated with the various services provided by the Centre. The role also provides support to the Kiosk and the Creche.
About the Employer
Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they're driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.
About the Candidate
You're a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community., To be considered for this position applicants must have a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Number for employment screening purposes. To apply for a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Number, log onto and complete the online application form www.ocg.nsw.gov.au (in child related industry sector, tick clubs or other bodies providing services for children).
Work Environment
The Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre have vacancies for Permanent Part-time and also Casual positions. The Spread of hours are from 5:00am - 9:00pm Monday to Sunday. Penalty rates apply to all weekend work, along with superannuation and casual loading for casual positions., * Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
* Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
* Ongoing learning and career development
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* What Griffith City Council Offers - for Part-time employees
* Pro rata annual leave, sick leave and My Leave
* Pro rata Long Service Leave after 5 years
Job Description
You'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for everyone who visits our cellar door. As a Casual Cellar Door Sales Assistant, you'll be the face of De Bortoli Wines, connecting with customers, sharing your knowledge and passion for wine, and helping them discover wines they'll love. From hosting tastings and providing personalised recommendations to processing sales and preparing orders, you'll be involved in all aspects of the customer experience.
You'll also help keep our cellar door running smoothly and looking its best, ensuring products are well stocked and presented, the space is clean and inviting, and opening and closing procedures are completed. It's a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in great service and is comfortable working independently., * Deliver exceptional customer service and host engaging wine tastings
* Promote our wines and assist customers with product selection
* Process sales, phone enquiries and customer orders
* Maintain a clean, welcoming and well-presented cellar door
* Keep wine, food and other products stocked and merchandised
* Assist with opening, closing and general cellar door operations
* Complete stock movements and follow WH&S and responsible service requirements
About the Employer
At De Bortoli Wines, we believe wine is about more than what's in the bottle - it's about bringing people together, sharing good food and creating memorable moments. As a proud family-owned Australian wine company, our cellar door is where customers get to experience our wines, our people and our passion firsthand. We're looking for a Casual Cellar Door Sales Assistant to join our team in our Bilbul Cellar Door.
About the Candidate
You're a friendly, reliable and outgoing person who enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering great customer service. You'll bring a positive, hands-on attitude, strong communication and customer service skills, excellent presentation, reliability and a willingness to learn. You'll be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, with a genuine interest in wine and creating great customer experiences. A passion for wine and food is highly regarded, as is relevant wine study or previous cellar door experience, but these are not essential.
If you're passionate about people, enjoy wine and love creating memorable customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you!


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.


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.