Job Seeker and Employer Resource Library
The Dubbo Region is a thriving and progressive area offering diverse opportunities for job seekers who are looking for opportunities in a wide range of industries.
Our main industries include health, retail, education, government services, tourism, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, business services, and transport. The surrounding region is also expanding as a mining services centre, with both established and emerging mining and exploration projects.
Whether you are a business looking for new team members, recently moved to the region, entering the workforce for the first time or seeking a career change, below are helpful resources for both job seekers and employers.
Please note the listings on this page are in alphabetical order.
If you're looking to make the move to the Dubbo Region, or are settling in after moving recently, view our dedicated webpage; Living in the Dubbo Region.
Regional Economic Development Team: If you can't find what you are looking for, please reach out to our team and we will support or connect you ecdev@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Job Listings
FOR JOB SEEKERS
- Careers at Council: Explore current opportunities and learn more about the services, support and facilities that Dubbo Regional Council provide to the growing communities of Dubbo, Wellington and LGA Villages.
https://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/careers
- Dubbo Works: Published in Dubbo Photo News, a free weekly publication. Dubbo Works highlights the career and learning opportunities in the Dubbo Region.
https://www.dubbophotonews.com.au/dubbo-works
- I Work for NSW: Explore opportunities within the NSW public sector. Services include health, education, housing, transport, justice, infrastructure and much more.
https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/jobs/all-keywords/all-agencies/all-organisations-entities/all-categories/jobs-in-dubbo-and-west-nsw/all-worktypes?joblocationid=5445
- Rockt App: Recruitment App, matches via search location, work availability and even volunteer roles. Downloadable on iPhone.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rockt/id6443877726
- Seek: Explore opportunities and learn more about your next employer through company profiles to find the right workplace for you.
https://www.seek.com.au/jobs/in-Dubbo-NSW-2830
- Verto Employment, Training and Apprenticeship Services: Assists businesses and individuals; covers a range of areas including Aboriginal services, Australian apprenticeships services, disability services, employment services and vocational training to help businesses, individuals and local industry.
https://www.verto.org.au/
- View Jobs: View Jobs is a career and lifestyle platform for rural, regional and metro Australia.
https://viewjobs.com.au/search
LOCAL RECRUITMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS
FOR EMPLOYERS
- Regional Economic Development Team: If you cant find what you are looking for, please reach out to our team and we will support or connect you.
ecdev@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
- Verto Employer Support: Offers a variety of services targeted towards people in need and experiencing disadvantage.
https://www.verto.org.au/our-services
Incentive Programs
FOR JOB SEEKERS
FOR EMPLOYERS
Key Regional Industries
AGRICULTURE
FOR JOB SEEKERS
- Harvest Trail Services: Connects workers with employers in harvesting areas across Australia. Harvest jobs are found in regional and rural areas. Workers can mix work with travel and learn new skills or start a career in agriculture.
https://www.dewr.gov.au/harvest-trail
FOR EMPLOYERS
- Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM): The PALM scheme allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from 9 Pacific islands and Timor-Leste when there are not enough local workers available.
https://www.palmscheme.gov.au/
EDUCATION
FOR JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS
HEALTH
FOR JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS
Regional Major Projects and Construction
JOB SEEKERS AND LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
Migrant and Visa
VISA APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYERS RESOURCES
Disability Support Services
FOR JOB SEEKERS
- atWork Australia: Works with people living with disability, injury, health condition, or those who require additional support, to find meaningful and sustainable employment.
https://www.atworkaustralia.com.au/about-atwork-australia/
- CoAct Disability Employment Services (DES): If you’re looking for work and living with a disability, mental health condition, treated illness or injury, get tailored support to find the job that’s the right fit for you.
https://coact.org.au/job-seekers/disability-employment-services/
- Employment Assistance Fund (EAF): The EAF is available to eligible people with disability who are about to start a job, are self-employed or who are currently working.
https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/employment-assistance-fund-eaf
- Verto - Disability Employment Services: Available to people who have a disability, injury or health condition and who will work with consultant on a tailored action plan, designed specifically for you to support your journey on the path to employment.
https://www.verto.org.au/our-services/employment/disability-employment-services
FOR EMPLOYERS
First Nations and Indigenous Service Providers
FOR JOB SEEKERS
- Aboriginal Employment Services: Service to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into careers, and walks along with them during their employment journey to provide advice, mentoring and other specialist supports.
https://aes.org.au/
- Department of Employment and Workforce Relations (DEWR): Discover the programs and initiatives that can help you with finding a job, preparing for work and getting extra skills and experience.
https://www.dewr.gov.au/employment/support-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples
- Verto Employment, Training and Apprenticeship Services: Assists businesses and individuals; covers a range of areas including Aboriginal services, Australian apprenticeships services, disability services, employment services and vocational training to help businesses, individuals and local industry.
https://www.verto.org.au/
FOR EMPLOYERS
Mature Age 45+
FOR JOB SEEKERS
FOR EMPLOYERS
Younger Australians
FOR JOB SEEKERS
- Transition to Work: Employment service helps young people aged 15-24 into work (including apprenticeships and training) or education. Please note, young people do not have to be in receipt of a Centrelink benefit to access Transition to Work and it is voluntary.
https://www.dewr.gov.au/employment/jobs-under-25s
FOR EMPLOYERS
Last Edited: 31 Jan 2025