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Leeton Shire Council

Art Deco Festival, Leeton. Credit: G Davis

For more than a century, Leeton is known as the Heart of Australia’s Food Bowl. It is a title we are proud of and one we strive to continue to work hard to maintain.

We are also proud that our Shire is much more than that. It is a hub for innovative growers and manufacturers, an incubator for small business, a provider of quality education, and a new home for migrants and refugees. Most of all, we are a forward-thinking community that embraces opportunity.

Towns & Villages

Leeton, Yanco and Whitton and the villages of Murrami and Wamoon.

Leeton Train Station. Credit: G Davis
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Michelle Evans - Executive Manager Economic & Community Development
02 6953 0994
michellee@leeton.nsw.gov.au
23-25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton NSW 2705

Leeton Shire Council

Wagga Wagga

Liveability

Weather

32.5
°C

Average Summer Max

15.4
°C

Average Winter Max

17.7
°C

Average Summer Min

5.3
°C

Average Winter Min

Population

11,434

Population

37

Median Age

Housing

$405k

Median House Price

Sales Quarter - DEC 22

$340

Median Rent Price

Rent Quarter - MAR 22

Distance to Cities

sydney

556km

Distance

6h 8m

Drive Time

Canberra

340km

Distance

4h 8m

Drive Time

Melbourne

463km

Distance

5h 22m

Drive Time

TRANSPORT Options

Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport

Narrandera-Leeton Airport:

  • Serviced by Regional Express Airlines (REX)
  • Offers daily return flights to Sydney and Griffith
  • Accessible flights to other major regions are available from neighbouring Wagga Wagga and Griffith airports

Bus/Coach Services (Schools and Hire):

  • Celi’s Bus Service
  • Lyons R C & M J Bus Service
  • Leeton Bus Cromptons Bus Services

Bus Destinations (via Leeton Town Coach Stop):

  • Wagga Wagga
  • Narrandera
  • Griffith

Taxi:

Train Routes:

  • 641 Goulburn to Griffith (Train)
  • 642 Griffith to Goulburn (Train)
  • 775 Canberra to Central (Coach)
  • 4101 Central to Griffith (Coach)
  • 4103 Central to Griffith (Coach)
Taxi, Bus, Train, Airport
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Industries & Opportunities

Leeton is not just another rural town; it is an impressive manufacturing hub adding enormous value to the agricultural sector. Leeton continues to push ahead, welcoming technological advances and supporting initiatives for competitive advantage. We have excellent education and research facilities, and provide varied career opportunities including growing, processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, servicing, health and education, retail, and affordable environments for startups.

Job opportunities are endless with many Leeton businesses looking for workers across a range of industries, such as health professionals, teachers, labourers, project managers, and many more.

Main Industries

  • Water
  • Rice
  • Wheat
  • Grapes
  • Citrus
  • Vegetables
  • Walnuts
  • Beef
  • Cotton
  • Education
  • Manufacturing

Primary Employers

  • SunRice
  • JBS Riverina Feedlot
  • Southern Cotton / Whitton Malt House
  • Bega Dairy and Drinks
  • Pacific Fresh
  • Celi Groups of Companies
  • Boots Civil
  • Milbrae Quarries
  • Murrumbidgee Irrigation
  • Leeton Shire Council

Setting Up Your Own Business

LEETON BUSINESS CHAMBER

President – Krystal Maytom

Leeton Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proactive within the community, and over 100 businesses are members. This provides a fantastic networking opportunity, particularly within the business-to-business environment.

Leeton Library. Credit: Anlo Andrea Liu
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Jobs in This Region

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Full Time Mobile Crushing/Plant Operators ? Various Locations Southern Nsw
Positions Available: Mobile Crushing / Plant Operators (Milbrae) Mawsons is a family-run business that produces quality construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and Southern NSW. Mawsons has now joined forces with Milbrae; another well respected family business in the Concrete and Quarrying industry. We are currently seeking confident, motivated and highly organised people to join our team in the capacity of Mobile Crushing / Plant Operators (Milbrae) working on various mobile crushing sites across NSW. The Mobile Crushing / Plant Operator roles will involve excavator, loader & dump truck operations as well as screening, crushing and quarry plant operations, maintenance and general quarry duties. Recent operator pay increases and the move to a more favourable overtime structure ensures industry competitive rates. Essential Criteria: ? A positive attitude, good work ethic and the ability to work in a team environment ? Current drivers licence ? Effective written and verbal communication skills ? ...Click here to view more detail / apply for Full Time Mobile Crushing/Plant Operators ? Various locations Southern NSW
Sun, 05 May
Leeton, 2705, NSW
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Job Title: Bookkeeper / Office Manager Company Name: Market Express PTY LTD Location: Leeton, New South Wales About Us: Market Express PTY LTD is a respected family-owned Australian group entity serving clients mainly in New South Wales. With a focus on safety, reliability, and professionalism, we are dedicated to delivering superior service to our customers. Position Overview: We are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper /Office Manager to maintain and control financial records across diverse operations in transport, warehousing, agriculture, and medical practice business units/ sectors. The position is based at our head offices in Leeton, a Regional Town of New South Wales. Job Description · Record Keeping: Effective maintenance of financial records, ensuring the general wide integrity of financial records from validation, authorisation, processing of invoices across diverse entities in accordance with standard code sets. · Reconciliation: Balancing of financial accounts across multi entities i.e. general ledger accounts including daily bank reconciliations using MYOB. · Banking: Receipting of deposits / allocation of payments and cash holding / disbursement in accordance with group policies. Preparation of cash flow statements and monitoring of cash flows. · Debtors & Creditors – account maintenance, invoice processing / debtor & creditors reconciliations, creditors payments, collections. · Verification: Confirmation of accuracy / genuineness & existence of transactions including reporting irregularities to management timeously and proactively. · Financial Reporting: Preparation of Annual / Quarterly Financial statements including supporting schedules & disclosure notes, working paper files. · Budget and Forecasting: Preparation of annual budgets, actual versus budget comparisons (variance reporting). · Close-off Procedures: Across multi-faceted entities including evaluation of the completeness of financial records before close-off. · Tax Compliance: Prepare forms reporting business tax entitlements including calculation of fuel tax credits, BAS, income tax calculations, etc. · Route Cost Analysis: Analysing the costs associated with different transportation routes to optimize efficiency and minimize expenses, considering factors such as fuel consumption, tolls, and vehicle wear and tear, margin calculations or profitability calculations, including trend analysis, etc. · Office Administration: IT user management, access / account restriction, back-ups, vendor account management, rent / utilities / facility management, utilities restrictions asset management, asset verification, asset disposals, general running of office, Monthly vehicle cost reporting, including asset utilisation ratios, vehicle profitability assessments. · Driver Payroll Administration: Management of payroll activities across diverse operations, including calculation of wages, processing of payments, ensure compliance to tax legislation. · Logistics Cost Analysis: Analysing logistics costs, including warehousing, distribution, and transportation expenses, to identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements. · Fuel and Maintenance Expenses: Recording and tracking fuel purchases and maintenance expenses for the company's fleet of vehicles, including trucks, vans, or other transportation assets. · Insurance Premiums: Recording insurance premiums paid for vehicles, cargo, and liability coverage, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements for the transport industry. · Regulatory Compliance: Staying updated on regulatory requirements specific to the transport industry/ Medical practice, such as licensing, permits, taxes, and environmental regulations, and ensuring compliance in financial records and reporting. · Fleet Financing: Maintenance of the fleet register assisting in managing financing arrangements for the acquisition or leasing of vehicles, including calculations, maintaining records of loan payments, interest expenses, and depreciation schedules. Skills and Experience · AQF Certificate II or III in bookkeeping / diploma / bachelor’s degree / higher qualification in business / accounting. · Professional membership of CPA / ACCA / CA an advantage. · A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting / bookkeeping role in a diverse operation group / entity. · Financial / bookkeeping experience within transport / logistics industry, medical practice and experience in accounting for farm operations essential. · Demonstrated ability to calculate and evaluate fleet financing options across multiple entities, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring. · Software Proficiency: Experience using MYOB accounting software and financial management tools relevant to the transport sector or medical practice. · High levels of integrity, honesty, and accountability. · Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively with colleagues in finance, operations, and other departments to achieve common goals and support the overall objectives of the transport company. Awards/Remuneration: Remuneration of $70k per annum Superannuation benefits at the prevailing statutory rate How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Marita Borg (0269532369), email marita@marketx.com.au We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer: Market Express (Pty LTD) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with disabilities. Summary of role requirements: Looking for candidates available to work:Monday: Morning, Afternoon Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon Thursday: Morning, Afternoon Friday: Morning, Afternoon More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role Working rights required for this role Expected start date for role: 10 June 2024 Expected salary: $70,000 per year
Wed, 01 May
Leeton, 2705, NSW
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Job Title: Bookkeeper / Office Manager Company Name: Market Express PTY LTD Location: Leeton, New South Wales About Us: Market Express PTY LTD is a respected family-owned Australian group entity serving clients mainly in New South Wales. With a focus on safety, reliability, and professionalism, we are dedicated to delivering superior service to our customers. Position Overview: We are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper /Office Manager to maintain and control financial records across diverse operations in transport, warehousing, agriculture, and medical practice sectors. The position is based at our head offices in Leeton, a Regional Town of New South Wales. Job Description • Record Keeping: Effective maintenance of financial records, ensuring the general wide integrity of financial records from validation, authorisation, processing of invoices across diverse entities in accordance with standard code sets. • Reconciliation: Balancing of financial accounts across multi entities i.e. general ledger accounts including daily bank reconciliations using MYOB. • Banking: Receipting of deposits / allocation of payments and cash holding / disbursement in accordance with group policies. Preparation of cash flow statements and monitoring of cash flows. • Debtors & Creditors – account maintenance, invoice processing / debtor & creditors reconciliations, creditors payments, collections. • Verification: Confirmation of accuracy / genuineness & existence of transactions including reporting irregularities to management timeously and proactively. • Financial Reporting: Preparation of Annual / Quarterly Financial statements including supporting schedules & disclosure notes, working paper files. • Budget and Forecasting: Preparation of annual budgets, actual versus budget comparisons (variance reporting). • Close-off Procedures: Across multi-faceted entities including evaluation of the completeness of financial records before close-off. • Tax Compliance: Prepare forms reporting business tax entitlements including calculation of fuel tax credits, BAS, income tax calculations, etc. • Route Cost Analysis: Analysing the costs associated with different transportation routes to optimize efficiency and minimize expenses, considering factors such as fuel consumption, tolls, and vehicle wear and tear, margin calculations or profitability calculations, including trend analysis, etc. • Office Administration: IT user management, access / account restriction, back-ups, vendor account management, rent / utilities / facility management, utilities restrictions asset management, asset verification, asset disposals, general running of office, Monthly vehicle cost reporting, including asset utilisation ratios, vehicle profitability assessments. • Driver Payroll Administration: Management of payroll activities across diverse operations, including calculation of wages, processing of payments, ensure compliance to tax legislation. • Logistics Cost Analysis: Analysing logistics costs, including warehousing, distribution, and transportation expenses, to identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements. • Fuel and Maintenance Expenses: Recording and tracking fuel purchases and maintenance expenses for the company's fleet of vehicles, including trucks, vans, or other transportation assets. • Insurance Premiums: Recording insurance premiums paid for vehicles, cargo, and liability coverage, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements for the transport industry. • Regulatory Compliance: Staying updated on regulatory requirements specific to the transport industry/ Medical practice, such as licensing, permits, taxes, and environmental regulations, and ensuring compliance in financial records and reporting. • Fleet Financing: Maintenance of the fleet register assisting in managing financing arrangements for the acquisition or leasing of vehicles, including calculations, maintaining records of loan payments, interest expenses, and depreciation schedules. Skills and Experience • AQF Certificate II or III in bookkeeping / diploma / bachelor’s degree / higher qualification in business / accounting. • Professional membership of CPA / ACCA / CA an advantage. • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting / bookkeeping role in a diverse operation group / entity. • Financial / bookkeeping experience within transport / logistics industry, medical sector and bookkeeping / accounting for farm operations essential. • Demonstrated ability to calculate and evaluate fleet financing options across multiple entities, including budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring. • Software Proficiency: Experience using MYOB accounting software and financial management tools relevant to the transport sector or medical practice. • High levels of integrity, honesty, and accountability. • Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively with colleagues in finance, operations, and other departments to achieve common goals and support the overall objectives of the transport company. Awards/Remuneration: Remuneration of $70k per annum Superannuation benefits at the prevailing statutory rate How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Marita Borg (0269532369), email marita@marketx.com.au We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer: Market Express (Pty LTD) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those with disabilities. Awards/Remuneration: Remuneration of $70k per annum Superannuation benefits at the prevailing statutory rate
Wed, 01 May
Leeton, 2705, NSW

Education

Early Childhood Services

Pre-Schools

Primary Schools

After School Care

High Schools

TAFES / Universities

  • Leeton TAFE
  • Western Riverina Community College
  • TAFE NSW Leeton offers its students a head start when it comes to Primary Industries, Business Services, Children’s Services, Teacher’s Aides, Electrical trades and Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Outside of the classroom, the TAFE has a strong connection with the region’s industries and contributes significantly to its growth and prosperity.
Yanco Agricultural High School. Credit: Evoke Photography
St Joseph's Primary School. Credit: G Davis
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Aerial view of Leeton. Credit: Tim Annetts
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Healthcare

GPs

Hospital

Disability and Aged Care

Other Allied Health

History

Leeton's history is rich and diverse, encompassing both Indigenous and heritage narratives. The traditional custodians of the land are the Wiradjuri people, with a deep connection to the region's landscapes.

In the early 20th century, Leeton was established as part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme, transforming the area into a thriving agricultural hub. The town's Art Deco architecture stands as a testament to its past, reflecting the prosperity of the irrigation era.

Leeton acknowledges its Indigenous heritage while celebrating its pioneering roots, creating a unique blend of cultures that defines its identity today.

The Roxy Theatre, Leeton. Credit: Vince Bucello
Fivebough Wetlands. Credit: Carla Gottgens
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Leeton Pool. Credit: Neil McAliece
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Recreation & Arts

Leeton offers a diverse range of recreational activities and cultural pursuits.

Sports enthusiasts can engage in cricket, rugby, soccer, AFL, Netball and many other sports. Nature lovers can explore the picturesque Fivebough Wetlands or the nearby Murrumbidgee Valley National Park, perfect for birdwatching, hiking and picnics.

The Roxy Theatre stands as a cultural gem and upon its reopening in 2024 will be hosting film screenings and live performances. The vibrant local arts scene is celebrated through galleries and community events, while annual festivals like the Art Deco Festival showcase the town's lively spirit.

Leeton's blend of sports, nature, and arts creates a well-rounded and engaging cultural experience.

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