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 Safety, Emergency and Risk Team Leader

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 Safety, Emergency and Risk Team Leader (People, Culture and Safety) and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

As the Safety, Emergency and Risk Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how safety, emergency preparedness and risk management are embedded across Council. This is your opportunity to lead, influence and create lasting change, building a proactive and engaged safety culture that protects our people, our services and our community. With solid foundations already in place, you’ll own the next phase driving improvement, strengthening systems and leading a team that supports a diverse, operational workforce. This role offers real influence, variety and challenge, with the chance to see the tangible impact of your work every day.

You'll work with a great team to:

• Lead and strengthen Council’s workplace health and safety, emergency management and enterprise risk frameworks to ensure compliance, preparedness and continuous improvement
• Drive a proactive safety culture, partnering with leaders and teams across Council to identify risks, influence behaviours and embed strong practices
• Oversee emergency management and response planning, including liaison with external emergency services and key stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and support a dedicated Safety, Emergency and Risk team to deliver meaningful outcomes
• Analyse data, incidents and trends to inform strategy, improve performance and shape future safety initiatives

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in work health and safety, Risk Management or a related field, or demonstrated relevant experience equivalent to such qualifications
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems in complex environments
• Proven ability to lead and influence others, including managing teams and working with diverse stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, emergency management and risk practices, with the ability to apply them practically
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with experience driving change and continuous improvement

We would also love you to have:

• Experience in emergency management, including planning and working with emergency service agencies
• Exposure to local government or the public sector
• Experience integrating enterprise risk management with WHS frameworks

Ready to make a difference?

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 People, Culture & 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!

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 29th June 2026.

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 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 cult