At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

We’re seeking to fill a temporary 6‑month Wellington Caves Operations Coordinator role, working 35 hours per week across a 7‑day roster. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate, committed team and help shape unforgettable visitor experiences at one of regional NSW’s most unique tourism attractions — the Wellington Caves and Caravan Park.

This temporary role for 6 months offers the chance to build leadership capability, broaden your experience and make a visible impact in a hands‑on tourism operations role. You’ll support the delivery of high‑quality visitor experiences, contribute to the success of a significant Council asset and play a part in strengthening local tourism and community connection. This could be the first step in your rewarding career at DRC, with full internal support for growth opportunities.

Find purpose and impact

As the Wellington Caves Complex Operations Coordinator, you’ll own the day‑to‑day operation of one of Dubbo Regional Council’s most iconic tourism assets — the Wellington Caves and Caravan Park. This is a rare opportunity to lead, build and elevate a destination that blends world‑class natural heritage with memorable visitor experiences.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how thousands of visitors experience the Caves, bringing together people, place and storytelling to showcase everything this extraordinary site has to offer. From underground tours to above‑ground stays, you’ll create seamless, high‑quality experiences that support regional tourism, strengthen community pride and help grow Wellington as a must‑visit destination.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the daily operations of the Wellington Caves and Caravan Park, ensuring every visitor experience is safe, engaging and of the highest quality.

• Building and inspiring a diverse team of guides, customer service and operational staff to deliver welcoming, authentic and memorable experiences
• Creating and evolving guided tours, exhibitions and visitor programs that bring the Caves’ natural and cultural story to life

• Owning operational, financial and asset responsibilities, including rostering, budgets, bookings and continuous improvement of facilities and experiences

• Supporting marketing, partnerships and product development to grow visitation and strengthen the Caves’ position as a standout regional attraction

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in business, tourism, hospitality, cultural or recreation management role.
• Demonstrated ability in staff management and business administration.
• Experience in budget management, point of sale, cashiering and banking duties.
• Excellence in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer skills and competency in the use of finance or accounting software and Microsoft based software
  packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, event management/bookings software and EDM software.

We would also love you to have:

• Experience in developing visitor experience programmes, including guided tours.
• Tertiary Degree in business, marketing, tourism, recreational or cultural management or a related field.
• Experience working in a recreation or heritage conservation related field.

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 Manager Tourism Strategy & Experiences, Strategy Partnerships and Experiences Branch 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!

Applications close 9:00am, Friday 5th June 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.