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 Works and Maintenance Coordinator.

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 Works and Maintenance Coordinator in our Recreation and Greenspaces branch and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

Our new Coordinator Works and Maintenance will be responsible for coordinating the construction, installation and maintenance of Council’s open space, recreation and natural resource assets across the Dubbo region. The role oversees day‑to‑day delivery of works programs, manages contractors, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and supports the transition of new assets from construction to ongoing maintenance. They will also contribute to project planning, asset condition monitoring, and reporting to ensure high-quality community facilities are delivered and maintained.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Coordinating construction and installation of small-scale open space and recreation assets such as playgrounds, park furniture, pathways and signage.
• Overseeing scheduled and reactive maintenance programs for parks, playgrounds, reserves and sporting facilities across Dubbo and Wellington.
• Managing contractor services, ensuring compliance with service level agreements, safety standards and quality expectations.
• Monitoring asset condition, maintain accurate records, and recommend repairs, upgrades or replacements as required.
• Coordinating small to medium construction projects including timelines, budgets, site safety, procurement and stakeholder updates.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Asset Management, Parks and Recreation Management, or related discipline, or extensive demonstrated experience in construction and maintenance management in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Extensive experience in coordinating and delivering construction and maintenance programs for parks, recreation facilities, or similar public infrastructure, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly developed communication and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage teams, engage with diverse stakeholders and coordinate effective service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in managing construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, and contractor management.
• Proven experience in asset maintenance planning, scheduling and resource management for public infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and maintenance practices for outdoor infrastructure including playgrounds, parks, sporting facilities, and associated structures.
• Experience using asset management systems and work order management software.

We would also love you to have:

• Qualifications or experience in project management (e.g., Certificate IV in Project Management Practice)
• Trade qualifications or demonstrated competency in carpentry, joinery, landscaping, or related construction trades.

Ready for your opportunity?

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

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $104,751 to $132,086 (pending qualifications). 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 Recreation and Greenspaces on 02 6801 4790 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 physcial requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 2nd March 2026

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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.