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 Wellington Caves Complex Ground
and Building
Maintenance Officer
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 Caves Complex Ground
and Building
Maintenance Officer, Strategy Partnerships and Engagement, and develop your skills and future career.
Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love
As Caves Complex Ground and Building Maintenance Officer, you’ll play a hands‑on role in creating unforgettable visitor experiences while protecting and enhancing one of the region’s most iconic tourism destinations. You’ll care for, maintain and improve the caves complex, grounds and facilities making a real difference to how visitors, families and the local community experience the site. With a diverse mix of outdoor and practical work, you’ll own your impact, build valuable skills, and enjoy the satisfaction of working in a supportive team right here in the community you live in, without sacrificing lifestyle.
You'll work with a great team to:
- Create welcoming, high‑quality spaces by maintaining the grounds, buildings and facilities so visitors enjoy a safe, memorable experience at the Wellington Caves
- Support Tourism operations and events, with preparing venues and infrastructure that allow visitors to safely enjoy a unique natural attraction
Stay ahead of site needs, monitoring cleaning and maintenance consumables and proactively reporting requirements to keep operations running smoothly
Maintain essential visitor facilities, including the caravan park swimming pool, to ensure safe, reliable and enjoyable experiences for guests
Showcase and elevate the Wellington Caves, helping present the complex as a must‑visit destination and a point of pride for the region and community
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- Demonstrated relevant experience and job related skills including garden maintenance, janitorial duties and
minor repairs
- Working knowledge in building maintenance, security and safety/risk management systems .
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- General computer skills demonstrating a competent level of literacy, numeracy skills.
We would also love you to have:
- Trade Certificate or relevant industry experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in the general operations of a Tourist Attraction and/or Caravan Park
- Demonstrated previous experience in electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance
- Previous experience in pool maintenance
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 $56,195 to $65,275.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Tourism Strategy & Experience, Strategy Partnerships & Engagement on 02 6840 6470 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 15th May 2026
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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:
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:
- 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.
