Fresh Start Trainee Tourism

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Tourism 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.

Join us as a Tourism Trainee in our Tourism Strategy and Experiences branch and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

Are you passionate about showcasing the amazing attractions and experiences of the Dubbo Region? Join our team as a Tourism Trainee and make an impact by helping shape unforgettable visitor experiences in our vibrant town. This role offers hands-on training across tourism operations, visitor services and marketing for the Wellington Caves, Old Dubbo Gaol and the Visitor Information Centres. Ideal for someone enthusiastic, community-minded, and eager to grow a career in the tourism industry. Be part of a team that celebrates local culture, nature, and hospitality.

You'll make an impact by:

• Gaining practical experience in tourism strategy and destination development
• Building skills in customer service, digital marketing, and hospitality
• Learning from experienced professionals in a supportive environment
• Contributing to projects that promote local heritage, nature, and community events
  Working across multiple teams and facilities building communication skills

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Willingness to learn and commit to a structured traineeship program.
• Willingness to obtain Certificate III in Tourism.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
• Good physical fitness

We would also love you to have:

• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in process, practice and technology.
  Customer Service Skills or interest in the Customer Service industry

Ready to make a difference?

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

This position offers an attractive weekly salary ranging from $601.70 to $

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Tourism Strategy and Experiences on to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 29th October 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 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.