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 Cadet.

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 cadets.

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

Join us as a cadet and develop your skills and future career!

Find personal and professional growth

• Be working full time as a paid professional whilst completing your studies part time.
• Be employed while you learn from experienced leaders.
• Be provided with ongoing training, development and learning initiatives.
• Experience a diverse range of tasks and projects.
• Make a positive difference in your community.
• Kickstart your future career in local government.

Cadetships Available

• Development Planner - Are you looking to gain real-world, practical experience while completing your Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning degree? Dubbo Regional Council could be the place for you. You will receive structured industry experience to complement your theoretical knowledge and receive the support and experience of a friendly team.

• Growth Planner- Are you looking to gain real-world, practical experience while completing your Bachelor of Planning degree? Dubbo Regional Council could be the place for you. You will receive structured industry experience to complement your theoretical knowledge and receive the support and experience of a friendly team.

• Finance- Are you looking to gain real-world, practical experience while completing your Bachelor of Finance degree? Dubbo Regional Council could be the place for you. You will receive structured industry experience to complement your theoretical knowledge as well as the support and experience of a friendly team.

Please refer to the attached position descriptions for more information.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• To be currently undertaking a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and in your 2nd last or final year of study.

• Demonstrated team working experience

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong work ethic, reliability and punctuality

Ready for your opportunity?

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

This position offers an attractive annual salary.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our careers team at 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!

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 14 July 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 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.