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 Open Spaces 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 our new Open Spaces Coordinator in our Recreation and Greenspaces branch and develop your skills and future career.
Find purpose and impact
Our new Coordinator Open Spaces you will be primarily responsible for coordinating the planning, maintenance and enhancement of Council's parks, gardens, streetscapes and urban forest. They would oversee horticultural operations, lead strategic open space planning, manage projects from design through to delivery, and ensure assets are maintained to agreed service levels. The position also involves guiding teams, collaborating with developers and contractors, and providing technical input into development and strategic planning processes.
You'll Make An Impact By
Leading the development and implementation of open space strategic plans, including master plans and urban forest initiatives.
Coordinating and overseeing the maintenance and presentation of parks, gardens, streetscapes and open space assets across Dubbo and Wellington.
Managing open space projects—such as playgrounds, parks and landscape upgrades from planning through to delivery, including budgets and contractor oversight.
Providing technical advice and assessing landscape and open space components of Development Applications to ensure compliance with Council standards.
Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and alignment between planning, programming and operational staff.
What You'll Bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Parks and Recreation Management, Open Space Management, or related discipline or extensive demonstrated experience in recreation, open space or horticulture management in lieu of formal qualifications.
Extensive experience in parks and open space management, horticultural operations, or landscape planning including strategic planning and operational oversight at a senior coordination level with responsibility for multiple teams.
Highly developed communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse community groups, developers, contractors and internal teams.
Demonstrated ability and experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in strategic planning, operational delivery, and asset management for open space and horticultural services.
Comprehensive experience in project management, budget management and contract administration for open space development and maintenance programs.
Demonstrated experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes and deliver complex projects within planning and regulatory frameworks.
Knowledge of landscape design principles and experience with development assessment processes.
We Would Also Love You To Have
Experience in urban forestry management and arboriculture planning for local government environments.
Ready for your opportunity?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $104,751 to $132,086 (pending qualifications). A leaseback vehicle is also available.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Recreation and Greenspaces on 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 physcial requirements of the position.
Applications close 9:00am, Monday 2nd March 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.