At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new After Hours Maintenance 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 the After Hours Maintenance Officer at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets, and develop your skills and future career.

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

As our After Hours Maintenance Officer, you’ll be crucial in maintaining the
facilities, ensuring the smooth operations, and contributing to the success
of one of the largest selling centres in Australia in terms of combined sheep and cattle numbers! You'll
play a key role in supporting the running of the livestock markets and sales in a safe and efficient manner.
We’re building a strong, positive team, and we’re looking for people who are
trustworthy, team players, and eager to learn—previous experience isn’t
required, as we’re happy to train the right candidates. Working 3pm-11pm (negotiable) with a focus on work-life balance, this is the perfect
opportunity for those ready to take their first steps into a career with Dubbo Regional Council.

You'll work with a great team to:

• Undertake general maintenance of the Dubbo Regional Livestock Market, including but not limited to, painting, concreting, carpentry, plumbing, lawn and tree maintenance, cleaning, fencing, and minor building maintenance and repairs
• Drive, operate and undertake maintenance of plant machinery competently
• Euthanizing and disposing of crippled/diseased stock
• Assist with general duties at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets as required

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Physical fitness to carry out the requirements of the role
• Demonstrated experience and skills in plant operation
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team

We would also love you to have:

• MR Drivers Licence
• Possession of or ability to obtain a firearms licence
• Basic Carpentry / metal working skills
• Chemsafe / chemical handling
• Certificate II Agriculture

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 $57,826 to $67,203 plus shift penalty and other allowances.

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 02 6801 4717 to make an enquiry.

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

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 3 March 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 - 38-hour workweek embracing 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.