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 Asset Maintenance Officer.

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 center 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 Asset Maintenance Officer (Building Assets), and develop your skills and future career.

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

As an Asset Maintenance Officer you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping the Dubbo region safe, growing and enjoyable for all. You’ll ensure Council's buildings, facilities and other structures are inspected, maintained and repaired and have the opportunity to construct new minor assets such as concrete footpaths and timber bridges. Working within a small supportive team you can enjoy getting stuck into interesting, diverse challenges whilst working for the community that you live in and maintaining a healthy work life balance.

You'll work with a great team to:

Conduct regular inspections on Council’s buildings, facilities and other structures
Identify and provide solutions to day to day maintenance problems
Manage, organise and complete maintenance and repair services

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery or related discipline.
Demonstrated competency in undertaking building maintenance services such as painting, minor concreting, paving, plumbing repairs, watering systems, landscaping, fencing, carpentry, and electrical (not to a standard requiring electrician qualifications).
Demonstrated commitment to and genuine interest in the provision of excellence in service to clients.
Ability to undertake administrative duties with experience in the Microsoft suite of applications.

We would also love you to have:

Previous experience in implementation of relevant Australian Standards for playgrounds
Experience and relevant qualifications in roofing repair.

Ready to find more from work and life?

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

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $65,812 to $76,484.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Buildings Coordinator on 0437 149 166 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, Monday 16th June 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 38 hour week with access to a 9-day fortnight, 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.