Natural Resources Officer

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

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 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 Natural Resources Officer, Greenspace Operations and develop your skills and future career.

Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love

As a Natural Resources Officer, you'll support our region's native flora and fauna by keeping unwanted weeds and pests in check. With a blend of field experience and bio-security knowledge you'll support the green spaces in your community ensuring a thriving environment for all. From providing guidance on natural resources to connecting with supportive internal and external teams, you'll cultivate a fulfilling career and lifestyle.

You'll work with a great team to:

• Implement weed and pest management strategies for the region.
• Apply and manage chemical treatments for biosecurity threats, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Respond to public enquiries and concerns regarding natural resource issues.
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate resource management activities to ensure cost effective and environmentally sound operations.
  Assist in developing and implementing the Weeds Action Plan objectives.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III in Weed or Natural Resource Management or the ability to obtain this within two years of employment.
• Demonstrated experience managing Biosecurity activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience in the use and management of chemicals used for weed management.
• Experience in writing reports and collecting evidence in Biosecurity matters for potential litigation.

We would also love you to have:

• Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management.
  Demonstrated experience in the coordination and conduct of volunteer activities.

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 Team Leader Natural Resources 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, Thursday 11th September 2025

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 38-hour work week with a 9-day fortnight, 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.