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 Team Leader Natural Resources. 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 our new Team Leader Natural Resources in our Recreation and Greenspaces branch and develop your skills and future career. Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love Join our team as Team Leader Natural Resources, where you’ll play a key role in protecting and enhancing the region’s natural environment. In this hands-on leadership position, you’ll guide a dedicated team to deliver weed, pest, and arboriculture services, while ensuring programs are efficient, compliant, and aligned with Council priorities. You’ll work across diverse landscapes—from urban open spaces to rural reserves—coordinating maintenance activities, supporting community and Landcare initiatives, and responding to customer needs. This is a great opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, contributing to sustainable land management and positive community outcomes. You'll work with a great team to: Deliver effective weed, pest, and arboriculture management services across the region Coordinate daily operations and support a high-performing Natural Resources team Maintain parks, rural reserves, and open spaces to Council standards Engage with community, Landcare groups, and stakeholders on environmental initiatives Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental regulations, and asset maintenance policies What you'll bring To thrive in this role, you will need: Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management and/or Tree management related field with a willingness to undertake further study in a related field. Experienced in weed, chemical or tree management and reporting systems such as databases, risk assessments. Demonstrated high level communication, inter-personal and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Project. Sound knowledge of WHS principles. Experience in writing reports and collecting evidence for presentation to courts of law in NSW. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Biosecurity Act 2015, Biosecurity Regulation 2017, and the Pesticides Act 1999 We would also love you to have: Pest Control Licence or ability to obtain; and experience in animal control programs. Ready for your opportunity? Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career. This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $88,171 to $102,468 (pending qualifications) . To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Coordinator Natural Resources and Cemeteries on 02 6801 4715 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 April 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 cultural backgrounds.
