At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Risk and Emergency Coordinator.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Risk and Emergency Coordinator (People Culture and Safety) and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

As the Risk and Emergency Coordinator, you’ll be a key player in shaping the risk management practices at Dubbo Regional Council. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation with a strong focus on maintaining and enhancing the risk and control environment to ensure effective management of potential hazards and compliance across the diverse portfolios in Council. You will also contribute to strengthening our community through Local Emergency Management support and education.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Overseeing Council's Risk Management framework.
• Conducting and supporting comprehensive risk assessments across various operational areas.
• Creating a uniform approach across Council for Risk Management practices.
• Managing the review and maintenance of the Emergency Management Plans and emergency coordination in accordance with legislation and best practice.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications in Risk Management, Emergency management or related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience in Risk or Emergency management.
• Demonstrated training, knowledge and experience in Emergency and/or Risk Management.
• Proven experience undertaking a thorough risk assessment process identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
• Experience in conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience with safety management systems and related technology.

We would also love you to have:

• Experience in local government across the breadth of business activities

Ready to make a difference?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $88,171 to $102,468

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager People Culture and Safety on 02 6801 4730 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Friday 26th September 2025

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with adaptable working hours, embracing a 19 day month with a rostered day off.
• Generous leave provisions to support your work-life balance.
• Experience the benefits of our salary-packaging options, allowing you to maximise your earnings and financial flexibility.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.