Wellington Caves Maintenance Officer - Part Time

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 Part Time - 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 a Wellington 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.

Working part-time (20 hours per week across Friday to Monday), you'll enjoy three weekdays off every week perfect for maintaining lifestyle balance, study, or other commitments.

You will care for, maintain and improve the caves complex, grounds and facilities, making a visible difference to how visitors, families and the local community experience the site.

With a diverse mix of outdoor and practical work, you'll take ownership of your impact, build valuable skills, and enjoy the support of a close‑knit team all while maintaining a great work–life balance and staying connected to your local community.

Whether you're an experienced maintenance professional, a hands‑on all‑rounder, or someone with practical experience in areas such as gardening, cleaning or facility upkeep, this role offers the opportunity to put your skills to good use in a unique outdoor environment.

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 Complex.
• 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 and swimming pool to ensure safe, reliable and enjoyable experiences for guests.
• Showcase and elevate the Wellington caves Complex, 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 administrative skills demonstrating a competent level of literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills.

• Ability to work across core days of Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

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

• 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 $58,443 to $67,886 pro rata plus superannuation.

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 •••• •470 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, Wednesday 19th August 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:

• 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.
• 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.