Resource Recovery Education & Compliance Officer

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 Resource Recovery Education & Compliance Coordinator.

This is a fixed-term contract opportunity through to 30 June 2028, providing the chance to leave a lasting legacy on regional waste and resource recovery outcomes.

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 Resource Recovery Education & Compliance Coordinator. Resource Recovery & Efficiency and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

As the Resource Recovery Education & Compliance Coordinator, you'll play a leading role in shaping how communities think about waste, recycling and sustainability. Working across Dubbo Regional Council, Narromine Shire Council and Mid-Western Regional Council, you'll build education programs, drive behaviour change and support the successful rollout of Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) services.

Every conversation, campaign and initiative you lead will help reduce waste, improve recycling outcomes and create a cleaner, more sustainable future for generations to come.



This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine regional impact while working at the forefront of Australia's transition to a circular economy.

You’ll make an impact by:

- Developing and delivering creative education programs and campaigns that inspire residents, schools and businesses to reduce waste and recycle correctly

- Leading community engagement activities that support the rollout of FOGO services and drive lasting behaviour change across three local government areas

- Conducting waste audits, bin inspections and compliance activities to improve participation and reduce contamination in kerbside collection services.

- Building strong relationships with community groups, schools, businesses, contractors and Council teams to achieve regional waste diversion goals

- Using data, insights and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, inform decision-making and maximise environmental outcomes

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

- Tertiary qualifications in Waste Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Teaching or a related discipline relevant to waste education and compliance.

- Proven experience developing and delivering waste education, recycling, reuse or sustainability programs that drive positive environmental outcomes.





- Knowledge of NSW waste legislation, EPA guidelines, FOGO requirements and Council waste service operations

- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence behaviour change across diverse audiences.

- Experience in compliance monitoring, reporting, audits, project coordination and budget management.

- Current Working with Children Check

We would also love you to have:

(Desirable requirements)

- Experience delivering presentations, workshops or training programs that encourage positive behaviour change

- Experience working collaboratively across multiple organisations, councils or regional partnerships.

- Knowledge of circular economy principles and contemporary resource recovery initiatives.

- Cert IV Government Investigations (or Willing to Obtain)

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $91,698 to $106.566 plus superannuation

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 12th October 2026.

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Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a excellent combination. Here's what you can expect

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