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
Experienced Speech Pathologist required for this role based in regional New South Wales. The role is based 6 hours from Sydney. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary allied health team. There is a level 2 role or a level 3 role available. ASAP start for 3-4 weeks.
Work Environment
The caseload focuses on acute inpatients, including acquired communication and swallowing impairments on background neurodegenerative conditions, acquired brain injury, head and neck cancer and other medical conditions. Acquired communication disorders covers the range of speech, voice, language, and fluency disorders.
Open to Level 2 & 3 clinicians.
* Accommodation is available
* Travel allowance TBC
* Locum rates upto $76.90 + super, dependent on experience + potential for living away from home tax benefits (more take home pay, up to $8 dollars more an hour!)
The Riverina region of NSW is known as the 'food bowl' of the state for good reason. Produce thrives here, and much of it envelops the location, from grapes to oranges and everything in between.
Explore the town's fascinating Italian heritage while visiting wineries, restaurants and museums, and linger for festivals celebrating this rich food and wine culture.
Working in regional Australia offers the chance to work within close knit communities. As part of smaller teams, you will access a wider range of patients and develop your clinical expertise. These roles offer great rates of pay, accommodation and the chance to broaden your skill set within a range of healthcare settings.
Job Description
In your new role of Casual Shop Assistant, you will support the team in:
* Assisting customers with their inquiries and providing exceptional service
* Operating the cash register and handling transactions efficiently
* Stocking shelves and ensuring the shop is well-presented
* Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
* Collaborating with team members to ensure smooth shop operations
About the Employer
Passionate about producing premium quality poultry products through the Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands, our client Baiada, have been bringing Australian families together at the dinner table since 1919!
Delivering fresh poultry to local retailers and value-adding products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers, Baiada are leading the way in the industry through innovation and setting high standards around process and efficiency, which ensures they deliver millions of high-quality products every year.
About the Candidate
As a Casual Shop Assistant at the Griffith Steggles Shop, you'll help customers, handle sales, stock shelves, and keep the shop tidy.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Reliability and a positive attitude
* Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus
* Available to work Saturdays
Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager - Riverina, this is a hands-on, field-based technical role supporting crop monitoring, pest and disease management, agronomic assessments and data collection to inform practical, evidence-based orchard management decisions.
In this role, you will:
* Undertake regular pest, disease and crop-health monitoring across almond and olive orchards.
* Prepare and circulate monitoring reports, observations and recommendations to support pest and disease management strategies.
* Monitor and record crop phenology, tree development and seasonal performance.
* Conduct crop and yield assessments to support harvest forecasting.
* Coordinate and undertake soil, leaf, fruit and other crop sampling for analysis.
* Complete technical assessments, including fruit sizing, maturity and quality measurements.
* Participate in field walks, consultant inspections and technical reviews.
* Work closely with farm teams to support the implementation of agronomic recommendations and best management practices.
* Maintain accurate technical records, analyse observations and communicate emerging issues to farm leadership.
* Support high standards of farm hygiene, biosecurity, safety and environmental compliance.
* Identify opportunities to improve crop monitoring, technical practices, systems and ways of working.
* Build strong relationships with employees, contractors, consultants and external technical providers.
* Other duties as required.
About the Candidate
You're naturally curious, enjoy being out in the field and like turning observations into practical solutions. You take pride in doing things well, communicate clearly and are comfortable working closely with both operational and technical teams.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
* A relevant qualification in agriculture, horticulture, agronomy or a related discipline.
* A sound understanding of horticultural pest and disease identification and management.
* Strong observation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
* A willingness to ask questions, learn and continuously improve.
* A commitment to safety, quality and high operating standards.
* A current driver's licence.
Work Environment
We're serious about building long-term careers in agriculture. You'll benefit from:
* Real investment in your development, including 5% of your annual salary dedicated to learning
* Flexibility through enhanced leave options, salary sacrifice opportunities, and competitive incentives
* Access to growth programs focused on building long-term careers in agriculture
* Wellbeing programs that support your financial, physical, and mental health
In addition, this role is offering
* Base salary between $75,000 - $90,000 per annum
* Short Term Incentive (STI) of up to 10% of your salary
* Company vehicle for business use
* Phone allowance
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.
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