That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Administration Officer - Development & Environment.
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 an Administration Officer - Development & Environment and develop your skills and future career.
Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love
As an Administration Officer in our Development & Environment team, you’ll own and deliver high quality, process driven administration work that keeps critical Council services moving. From managing applications and maintaining accurate data to supporting complex workflows, your attention to detail will directly support how we plan, protect and grow our region.
You’ll thrive in a fast paced, structured environment where priorities shift, deadlines matter and every detail counts. Working alongside a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll build trusted relationships, contribute to shared outcomes and shape a career that grows with you all while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living and working in the Dubbo region.
You'll work with a great team to:
- Accurately manage high-volume administrative processes, ensuring applications, certificates and data are completed to strict procedures and service standard
- Maintain and update records across a variety of systems and platforms, ensuring information is reliable, current and compliant
- Coordinate and support a range of administrative tasks across the Division, balancing competing priorities and deadlines
- Provide responsive support and advice to internal teams, building strong relationships and contributing to shared outcomes
- Deliver high-quality customer service by responding to enquiries and resolving issues efficiently and professionally
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Certificate III in Office Administration, Business or Business Administration
- Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to maintain a large workload with strict deadlines
- Demonstrated skills and ability to relate effectively to a variety of clients offering a high level of customer service to internal and external customers
- Advanced proficiency in business related computer software (Microsoft Office Applications)
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
We would also love you to have:
- Knowledge of Local Government operations (particularly relating to the operational aspect of Planning and Environmental Management and related Property Information operating systems software).
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 $67,787 to $78,778.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Executive Officer, Development & Environment on 02 6801 4611 to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you
Applications close 9:00am, Monday 22nd 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:
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.
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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.
