Operations Coordinator

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

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 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 center 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 Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets Operations Coordinator, and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

As the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets Operations Coordinator you'll grow your skills and career with responsibility for overseeing operations, compliance and business performance at what is considered one of the largest selling centres in Australia in terms of combined sheep and cattle numbers Combining the diversity of outdoors and office based work, you'll lead a team and play a hands on role in ensuring a well maintained saleyards facility and engage with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the facility, users, Council and the community. With the opportunity to lead a team and tackle a variety of interesting, diverse challenges you'll continuously refine your skills and build a dynamic career.

You'll find growth through:

• Providing saleyards services and facilities in accordance with access licence agreements and transit stock requirements
• Ensuring that regulations governing the handling, movement and welfare of livestock are observed along with associated biosecurity requirements
• Supervise staff and manage the work of contractors on maintenance and construction within the complex
  Ensuring the effective operation of the effluent disposal system, electronic weighing system, air systems and general operational equipment

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Diploma qualification in Agriculture or Compliance discipline
• Experience in managing operational teams to deliver quality outputs
• Experience in asset maintenance and associated contract management
• Solid understanding of the concepts, principles and practical applications of animal husbandry and business operations
• Hold a firearms licence or demonstrated ability to obtain

We'd also love you to have:

Working knowledge of EPA/biosecurity requirements in relation to livestock markets

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 .

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets on to make an enquiry.

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

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 24th November 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 38-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.