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Wagga Wagga City

Wagga Wagga's northern outskirts provide a picture perfect backdrop while enjoying a stroll. Credit: Chloe Smith

Wagga Wagga is a vibrant regional centre on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, in the heart of the Riverina.

With an abundance of natural wonder, fresh seasonal produce, cultural and sporting events, there’s always something new to explore and discover.

Wagga Wagga hosts over 500 sporting, cultural, business and music events each year, and provides commercial, health, education, civic and social services to 190,000 people.

The Health & Knowledge Precinct has the largest physical site and the most medical specialists in Regional Australia. It is a key educational hub with over 138 educational facilities, providing access to quality education and training, supporting a high-skilled labour force. There really is something for everyone.

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Wagga Wagga City

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Michelle Ford - Executive Assistant, Committee 4 Wagga
0269 212 490
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Suite 2, 129 Fitzmaurice St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Wagga Wagga City

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

31.5
°C

Average Summer Max

14.2
°C

Average Winter Max

16.1
°C

Average Summer Min

3.5
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

68,951

Population

35.3

Median Age

Housing

$618k

Median House Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

$490

Median Rent Price

NSW Communities and Justice, Rent and Sales Report 2025

Distance to Cities

sydney

459km

Distance

4h 56m

Drive Time

Canberra

243km

Distance

2h 50m

Drive Time

Melbourne

453km

Distance

4h 52m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Uber, Bus, Train, Airport

Airline Services:

  • Regional Express Airlines (REX) offers convenient flights to Melbourne and Sydney.
  • Qantaslink Airlines provides comprehensive services to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

Bus Services:

  • Busabout Wagga Wagga connects the community with a range of convenient routes:
  • Route 960: Lake Albert to Wagga Wagga, passing through Estella and Charles Sturt University.
  • Route 961: Provides service from Wagga Wagga to Bourkelands and back to Wagga Wagga.
  • Route 962: Offers a convenient anti-clockwise loop from Wagga Wagga to Glenfield Park and back.
  • Route 963: Follows a clockwise loop from Wagga Wagga to Glenfield Park and back.
  • Route 965: Connects Forest Hill to Wagga Wagga.
  • Route 966: Links Wagga Wagga with Estella.
  • Route 969: Offers service between Tatton and Wagga Wagga.

For detailed schedules and route maps, visit Busabout Wagga Wagga's official website.

Taxi Services:

  • Wagga Taxis provide round-the-clock service to the city and surrounding areas. To make a booking, simply call 6921 4242 or 131 008.

Train Services:

(Please note: some of these services are coach services, or involve a coach connection)

Explore the following routes from Wagga Wagga Station:

  • 621: Connects Central to Melbourne (Southern Cross).
  • 622: Travels from Melbourne (Southern Cross) to Central.
  • 702: Links Wagga Wagga to Queanbeyan Bus Interchange.
  • 719: Provides service from Wagga Wagga to Condobolin.
  • 727: Connects Wagga Wagga to Tumbarumba.
  • 731: Offers service from Wagga Wagga to Griffith.
  • 733: Connects Wagga Wagga to Echuca.
  • 988: Travels from Wagga Wagga to Tumut.
  • 6232: Provides service from Albury to Central.

Staff members are available during the following hours:

  • 8am to 4pm
  • 11pm to 3:30am

For more information and detailed schedules, visit the Transport NSW website.

These services aim to provide convenient, reliable, and accessible transportation options for the community. Whether traveling locally or to neighbouring cities, there are various modes of transport to suit different needs and schedules.

Taxi, Uber, Bus, Train, Airport
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Industries & Opportunities

Main Industries

  • Public administration & safety
  • Agriculture, forestry & fishing
  • Healthcare and social assistance
  • Education & Training
  • Construction
  • Retail Trade
  • Accommodation & food services
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale Trade

Primary Employers

Setting Up Your Own Business

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Jobs in This Region

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Support Worker

Job Description

We are currently seeking multiple Support Workers to join our dedicated team on a permanent part time basis in Wagga Wagga, Murrumbidgee region. These roles involve working across our supported accommodation services providing high-quality, person-centred support to our customers.

You will support customers to build skills and maintain independence by providing respectful, person-centred care, using safe manual handling techniques, assisting with daily tasks and community access, and fostering positive relationships that help them achieve their goals.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that diverse experiences, abilities, languages, and cultures strengthen our team, enhance the support we provide to our customers, and make Northcott stronger.

About the Employer

Build your career with an organisation that truly supports its people while making a meaningful difference for customers - make an impact with Northcott., At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures. Joining Northcott means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that grows together and celebrates every success - big or small.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who is caring, adaptable, and ready to make a real difference every day. You don't just see tasks - you see people, and you meet them where they are with empathy and respect., * A flexible approach to work - you are happy to work across various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, active nights and weekends.

* Minimum of 12 months' disability sector experience. Applicants with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded.

* Experience supporting customers with complex care needs, including catheter care and bowel care.

* Experience working in Supported Independent Living and providing personal care, including meal time management plans.

* Demonstrated experience in managing behaviours of concern, administering medication, and following medication management protocols.

* Sound knowledge and practical experience in manual handling, use of wheelchairs, and ensuring safe transport practices, including van safety.

* The ability to stay calm, think quickly, and provide steady, confident support - even when things get challenging.

* A positive attitude, strong team spirit, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their goals.

Work Environment

At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That's why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.

* Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.

* Salary Packaging - Boost your take-home pay and save on tax with up to $15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging-no matter where else you work.

* Perkbox - Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources - our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.

* Excellent Leave Entitlements for PPT roles - Enjoy generous annual leave, paid personal leave, and paid parental leave, supporting your wellbeing, work-life balance, and family commitments.

* Accessibility & Wellbeing - Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.

* Learning & Career Growth - Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:15:51 GMT
Wagga Wagga, 2650, NSW
Reuse Shop Attendant

We are looking for an experienced retail worker for a short-term placement, with the possibility of a longer-term outcome. We require someone to cover Thursday and Friday each week at our clients reuse shop for an initial period of 3 months.

Key Position Details:

  • Position: Reuse Shop Attendant (Casual)
  • Initial Duration: 3 months
  • Core Days Required: Thursday and Friday (with Saturday and Sunday available post-training)
  • Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

About you

  • Availability: Must be able to commit to the initial weekday shifts, with full flexibility to take on weekend work following their training period.
  • Customer Service: Strong communication skills and a friendly approach when dealing with the public.
  • Operations: Experience with cash handling, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and basic retail operations.
  • Physical Fitness: Ability to safely lift, sort, and organise a variety of second-hand goods and donated items.
  • Reliability: A proven track record of punctuality and dependability.

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.

Please click here to apply.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:40:47 GMT
Wagga Wagga, 2650, NSW
Food & Beverage Manager

Job Description

* Lead, coach and develop front and back-of-house hospitality teams and chefs

* Oversee daily dining and food service operations

* Drive service excellence and customer satisfaction outcomes

* Manage rostering, workforce planning and team performance

* Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and contractual service delivery requirements

* Coordinate functions, events and hospitality requirements

* Manage operational budgets, stock control and service standards

* Build a positive team culture focused on accountability and engagement

* Develop strong relationships with Defence stakeholders and customers

About the Candidate

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food & Beverage Manager to join our team at RAAF Base Wagga, Forest Hill. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional customer service and driving operational excellence., * Proven experience in hospitality management or food and beverage leadership

* Strong computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office programs

* Strong people management, coaching and development skills

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

* Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management

* Experience with rostering, workforce planning and operational management

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

* Professional presentation and customer-focused approach

* Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check

Work Environment

* Full-time leadership opportunity

* Monday to Friday roster with day shifts only

* Career development and progression pathways within Compass Group

* Ongoing training and professional development

* On-site parking available

* Uniforms and meals provided while on duty

* Employee discounts, benefits and recognition programs

* Supportive and structured operating environment

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Education

Wagga Wagga is serviced by three universities as well as top quality technical training facilities and higher education institutions. Charles Sturt University’s Wagga Wagga campus is their largest, University of NSW is expanding their regional medical training capabilities, and The University of Notre Dame offers specialist medical training. TAFE NSW has their largest Riverina campus and National Training Centre located in the city, while younger families have access to 11 private schools and 21 public schools.

Early Childhood Services & Preschools

Primary Schools (Public)

Primary Schools (Private)

Before and After School Care

High Schools (Public)

High Schools (Private)

School for Specific Purposes

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Disability Services

TAFE / University

Wagga has 60+ Education providers and facilities and 3 tertiary educators

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Healthcare

Wagga Wagga’s 90-hectare Health & Knowledge Precinct has the largest physical site and the most medical specialists in Regional Australia. With a new $450 million hospital, state-of-the-art medical facilities, and training and education facilities on-site, this precinct is more than capable of serving over 350,000 people in the region.

Hospitals

Disability and Aged Care Facilities

Retirement Facilities

Allied Health Services

  • Wagga Wagga has a range of over 30+ Allied health services located within the health & knowledge precinct as well as other locations across the city.
  • Active Health Riverina offers physiotherapy, exercise physiology and group exercise.

History

Wagga Wagga is located on traditional Wiradyuri Country in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales.

The name of the city was derived from the language of the Wiradyuri people, the largest Aboriginal Nation in New South Wales. The word Wagga Wagga comes from the Wiradyuri word Waga meaning a place to dance. Waga Waga, meaning a place of dance, place of celebration. The repetition of a word expresses plural or emphasis, emphasis meaning special importance. Thus, Wagga Wagga could mean a place of many celebrations or a place of many dances.

The name Wiradyuri means “people of the three rivers” and traditionally these rivers (Lachlan, Murrumbidgee and Macquarie) were the primary source of food for the Wiradyuri people.

Wagga Wagga continues to be the traditional home of many Wiradyuri people. After years of Wagga being a government resettlement zone for Aboriginal people, it is now also home to First Nations Peoples from many surrounding Nations.This information is currently under review and consultation with the Mawang Gaway group, and will be updated shortly.

Source: Wiradyuri and First Nations Community Cultural Protocols – A guide for Councillors and Council Staff (2021 edition-)

Queen Elizabeth II on Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga. Credit - Museum of the Riverina
Wagga Wagga Beach. Credit – Museum of the Riverina
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Recreation & Arts

Situated on the Murrumbidgee, Wagga Wagga is enhanced by its natural environment. The Riverside Precinct and the Botanic Gardens are popular spots for families to enjoy a picnic, play and stroll amongst the Rivergums and gardens.

Wagga Wagga is known as “the city of good sports” and with over 65 sporting facilities catering to a range of interests, it’s easy to see why. From croquet to cricket, fishing to football, badminton to boxing, the city’s sporting clubs are a welcoming place catering to all abilities. Wagga Wagga has long been recognised as a culturally rich and creative city, home to nationally recognised artists, with a thriving and expanding creative industries sector. If it’s theatre, comedy, dance, film, concerts, galleries, music, public art installations, or pottery you’re looking for … you’ll be inspired in Wagga Wagga!

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