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 Trainee.

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.

Want to do something valuable for your community while being paid to learn?

The NSW Government is providing funding so Councils can hire more trainees.

 

Dubbo Regional Council is recruiting now for multiple traineeships to commence mid to late 2025.

Join us as a Trainee and develop your skills and future career.

 

Find personal and professional growth

• Be paid while you learn from experienced leaders
• Gain hands on experience whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
• Experience a diverse range of tasks and projects.
• Make a positive difference in your community.
• Kickstart your future career in local government.

 

Traineeships Available

 

• Administration Officer D&E - You will be working as you learn everything from day-to-day operations and business functions through to high-level strategic development and environmental planning while undertaking training and formal study towards a Certificate III in Business.

 

• Airport Operations Officer - Are you ready for your career to take-off? The Dubbo Regional Airport is a major gateway to our region, and in this role you will be focusing on all aspects of airport operations including aerodrome reporting duties while working towards a Certificate IV in Aviation.

 

• Customer Experience Officer - You will be working with a dynamic team providing a wide range of services and advice across our community while gaining a deep understanding of Council’s core operations. You will also complete a Certificate III in Business.

 

• Finance- You will be working (and earning!) as you learn everything from day-to-day finance operations and business functions through to high-level strategic financial planning while undertaking training and formal study towards a Certificate III in Financial Services.

 

• Human Resources - You will be working with a dynamic, supportive and friendly team at one of the region’s largest and most diverse employers, launching your career in human resources while undertaking a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.

 

• Information Technology - You will be working as you learn everything from day-to-day IT operations and business functions through to high-level strategic IT planning while undertaking training and formal study towards a Certificate IV in Information Technology.

 

• Procurement- Dubbo Regional Council is a large organisation that relies on local and national suppliers to help us deliver for the community. You will be working with the procurement team to effectively and efficiently purchase goods and services while completing a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting.

 

• Tourism - An exciting opportunity to work alongside our tourism team and the public in promoting Dubbo, Wellington and surrounding villages as destinations of choice for visitors, all while undertaking formal training towards a Certificate III in Tourism.

 

• Waste Collection Administration Officer - Our waste and recycling facilities are at the forefront of contemporary waste management best practice, and we want you to help us take it to the next level. You will learn about waste management, including the circular economy, while completing a Certificate III in Business.

 

• Waste Collection Attendant - Our waste and recycling facilities are at the forefront of contemporary waste management operations, and we want you to help us take it to the next level. You will learn about waste management, including the circular economy, while completing a Certificate III in Waste Management.

 

• Welder - Saleyards - You will support the service and maintenance of a wide range of infrastructure at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets which is NSW’s busiest yards by cattle throughput. You will also be undertaking hands-on training and formal study towards a Certificate II in Engineering.

 

Please refer to the attached position descriptions for more information.

 

What you'll bring

To thrive in these roles, you will need:

• Willingness to learn and commit to a structured traineeship program.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.

• Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality.

• For outdoor roles, White card (General Construction Induction Certificate) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement.

• NSW Drivers Licence.

 

Ready for your opportunity?

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

The salary for this position will be paid at Trainee Rates dependent upon competency level and in accordance with Council’s Salary Policy and the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our careers team on careers@dubbo.nsw.gov.au to make an enquiry.

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

Outdoor positions will require a pre-employment health assessment.

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 14 July 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 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.