Robert Dobbins (born 1940) is an Australian former international lawn bowler and coach.
In 1981, Dobbins won the inaugural pairs title at the Hong Kong International Bowls Classic; partnering Darby Ross they defeated England's Jimmy Hobday and Tony Allcock.
Dobbins represented Australia at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and won a gold medal in the fours at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane with Keith Poole, Bert Sharp and Don Sherman. He coached the Australian team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.