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 Manager Recreation and Greenspaces.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 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 Manager Recreation and Greenspaces, and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

As the new Manager of Recreation and Greenspaces you will lead the strategic planning and operational management of Dubbo Regional Council’s public spaces, recreation facilities and environmental assets. This role involves overseeing master planning, asset management, biosecurity and recreational services to ensure high-quality outcomes for the community. This newly created manager position will unite and strengthen two previously distinct teams delivering stronger collaboration, increased efficiency and enhanced results for the community.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Developing and implementing strategic plans including the Open Space Master Plan, Recreation Plan and Street Tree Master Plans.
• Overseeing the maintenance and operations of parks, sporting facilities, street trees and cemeteries across the Local Government Area.
• Manage asset life cycles including planning, monitoring, and replacement to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Act as the control authority for biosecurity, managing weed and pest control in accordance with NSW legislation.
• Lead and support teams in delivering recreation services, including aquatic facilities and community event coordination.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Open Space Management, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline
• Extensive experience in parks and recreation management, open space planning, or natural resource management at a senior management level with responsibility for large operational teams
• Highly developed communication, leadership and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and elected representatives
• Demonstrated ability and experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in strategic planning, operational delivery, and asset management
• Comprehensive experience in Total Asset Management, contract management, budget preparation and financial monitoring for both operational services and capital works programs
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes and deliver complex projects within regulatory frameworks
• Experience in grant funding applications, volunteer management, and community engagement programs for recreation and natural resource management initiatives

We would also love you to have:

• Demonstrated experience in the administration of the Biosecurity Act 2015 or related environmental legislation and regulatory compliance

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $159,572 to $215,893 inclusive. A leaseback vehicle is also available.

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!

Applications close 9am, Monday 24 November 2025.

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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 flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• 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.