Functions Officer

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Functions 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 Functions Officer, and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

Join our fun and dynamic team at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Functions Officer to uphold the high standard of customer service and venue presentation that has been set. This exciting role involves preparing for, and overseeing client events including set up, set down, being duty person, cleaning and some minor maintenance when required. Also includes hospitality and basic office administration duties. Support in this role will be provided by the
Front of House Team Leader through on the job training.

The role is varied with events being held in the Convention Centre, Theatre and, on occasion, at Wellington Civic Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for someone embarking on a new career path, who has attention to detail, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of an energetic team who believe in continuous improvement in a professional facility.

You'll make
an impact by:

• Provide efficient and responsive customer service in person, over the phone and through email
• Plan and provided support needed to meet the client's requirements
• Ensure set up of the event is accurate and according to the client's requirements
• Ensure delegated duties and tasks allocated by Front
  of House Team Leader are undertaken and achieved
• Ensure venues and external surrounds are well presented and maintained for events

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Excellent presentation, communication and customer service skills
• Hospitality experience for diverse events in a professional setting including setting up and setting down
• Demonstrated administration experience and attention to detail in a professional work environment
• Basic experience in setting up equipment used for meetings and small events
• Previous experience in bar operations
• Experience with point of sales systems

Ready to make a difference?

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

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $59,561 to $69,219

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Performing Arts and Venues Coordinator on to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now

Applications close 9:00am, Wednesday 1st 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:

• Enjoy working a 38-hour week with flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends
• 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.