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Leeton Shire Council

Leeton Town Center. Credit: Neil McAliece

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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Food And Cleaning Assistant - Leeton
Employment type: Permanent Part Time Position classification: Hospital Assist Grade 2 Remuneration: $29.06 per hour plus shift allowances and 12% superannuation Hours per week: 24 and 16 hour roles available Location: Leeton The opportunity Are you looking a rewarding career that allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of others? HealthShare NSW is seeking compassionate and dedicated Food & Cleaning Assistants. In this role you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in our hospital. Your responsibilities will include: taking patient meal orders preparing and distributing meals recording patient intake dishwashing restocking linen and stores waste removal maintaining a clean and hygienic environment in accordance with infection control procedures Why work for HealthShare NSW? HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running. Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer. We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including: Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay Wellbeing programs: access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health Commitment to career development: Expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career Rewarding role and community contribution: Make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community. Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types. Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here. Eligibility requirements Meet essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description . Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer to NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 12) for a complete list of required vaccines. During application, please upload OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool with any vaccination evidence you have. If you are identified as a preferred candidate and are external to HealthShare NSW, you will be required to complete a physical pre-employment health assessment (at no cost to you) to confirm your ability to safely perform the duties of the role. Employment is subject to successful completion of all pre-employment checks. How to apply Click Apply Now at the top of the job advertisement, located here Attach your resume and answer the Screening Questions. To find out more about applying for jobs with HealthShare please view our resource: Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW . We are diverse and inclusive We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team via the contact details listed in the job advertisement, and let us know. Further information on how we support Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here. Talent pool An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months. Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 11 November, 2025
Thu, 30 Oct
Leeton, 2705, NSW
Butcher-Smallgoods Maker
Time to stop bacon in the shadows — your butcher calling is here!" Butcher / Smallgoods Producer – Where Craft Meets Grunt Worthy Goodness Grunt Pork is growing and we’re on the hunt for a Butcher/Smallgoods Producer who lives and breathes meat, and whose idea of heaven includes a smokehouse and a spice rack. About Us: We’re a proudly independent producer based in the Riverina, passionate about tradition and innovation in equal parts. From whole-animal butchery to house-cured salami, we make smallgoods with soul, flavour, and a story. Our team is tight-knit, meat-smart, and a little obsessed — and we’re looking for our next artisan-in-arms. The Role: This is more than a job — it’s a calling. You’ll be hands-on from primal cuts to finished product, executing curing, smoking, and aging. Think salami, bacon, guanciale, ham, and beyond. If it belongs on a charcuterie board or hanging in a dry room, it’s in your domain. You Are: • A skilled butcher with experience (or strong interest) in smallgoods production • Obsessed with meat quality, provenance, and technique • Someone who respects tradition but isn’t afraid to try new flavour profiles • A team player with creative flair and food safety know-howWe Offer: • A creative and supportive environment • The opportunity to shape new products from concept to cure • Competitive pay, meat perks, and a place to grow your passion • Real work-life balance, because even bacon needs time to rest Ready to Meat Your Future? Send us your resume and a few lines about why you love smallgoods. Tell us your favourite cut, your proudest product, or your weirdest meat experiment. We’re not just hiring a butcher — we’re welcoming a fellow enthusiast.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:55:41 GMT
Leeton, 2705, NSW
Apprentice Fitter
If you are looking for a pathway to a Fitting and Turning career and the ability to earn as you learn, SunRice Group may have the position for you. Working with expert tradespeople at SunRice Leeton Manufacturing, you will gain hands on experience and training in an industrial environment. You will work with a trades team who will coach and guide you on the job as well as receive tertiary training in a TAFE environment. We will value candidates that not only have technical capacity and a keen interest in the industry but who also possess drive, dedication and strong work and safety ethic. Candidates who present as being confident in their own ability and show tenacity to work full time, study and complete course work will be highly regarded. In addition, key requirements in applying for this role are: Commitment to study and completion of Certificate III in Engineering TradesCompletion of Year 10 or aboveA current Driver’s licenseEvidence of Literacy and Numeracy aptitudeAbility to communicate professionally in writing and verballyBasic skill in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery and various static and mobile vehicles, plant and machineryBasic computer skills including data entry and knowledge of Microsoft office suiteAbility and willingness to travel to Wagga Wagga for block release study Your application should contain an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining your claim for the role. Addressing the essential criteria will give you a competitive edge. All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence. SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:23:08 GMT
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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