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 Sustainability Strategy Coordinator.

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 Sustainability Strategy Coordinator in our Resource, Recovery and Efficiency branch, and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

In this role, the Sustainability Strategy Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of Council’s sustainability strategies, policies and initiatives, with a strong focus on the circular economy, energy efficiency and resource management. In this position you'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively across all Council divisions as well as regional partners to improve and impact sustainability performance. You'll find professional growth by coordinating reporting, securing funding through grants, and helping embed sustainability principles into Council’s culture and operations for the betterment of the community now and into the future.

You'll find growth through:

Coordinating internal working groups and engaging external stakeholders to improve sustainability outcomes.
Developing and reviewing sustainability strategies, policies, plans and detailed reporting for the organisation, the Executive Leadership Team and the community.
Leading organisational sustainability initiatives, including feasibility studies, business cases and action plans focused on energy, resources and the circular economy.
Applying for and managing relevant sustainability grants while coordinating project delivery and communication across multiple media channels.
Collecting, analysing and managing resource use data and sustainability performance metrics to support evidence‑based decision‑making.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in developing strategic plans, policies and reports to improve Council’s environmental sustainability performance.
Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external to an organisation.
Experience with data and information analysis.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to liaise with all levels of Council staff, government and community.
Well-developed computer literacy and administration skills.
Effective time management and prioritisation skills.

We would also love you to have:

Knowledge of the environmental and sustainability issues affecting the Dubbo Local Government Area.

Ready to make a difference

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 Director Development and Environment on 02 6801 4670 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 18th 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:

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 35-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.