Ranger

4 weeks ago

South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia Careers at Council Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Ranger role at Kempsey Shire Council.

We have a fantastic temporary opportunity for an experienced Ranger to join our organisation and work in our Development and Compliance team. Reporting to the Team Leader Rangers, you will undertake animal control, impounding, parking and other activities in order to provide an efficient and effective regulatory and enforcement service that meets statutory obligations within the budgetary framework established by Council. You will also implement and enforce the provision of applicable Acts, Regulations, local laws and Council policies.

Key Accountabilities
  • Investigate and enforce regulatory aspects of various Acts and Council policies.
  • Undertake animal control and impounding activities.
  • Issue Penalty Infringement Notices.
  • Conduct patrols, investigations and interviews relating to regulatory services operations.
  • Provide education and information to the community on a range of Council matters.
About You

To be successful in this role, you should possess Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation and/or equivalent relevant industry experience; demonstrated experience in regulatory services and handling domestic animals and livestock; superior communication skills, both verbal and written with customers in potentially conflict situations; and the ability to record accurate notes, prepare routine correspondence and tend evidence in a court of law.

Note: It is a requirement of this role to participate in a rotating roster for on-call and weekend work.

Benefits
  • A temporary full-time position, until 30 June 2026
  • 38 hour work week
  • Fortnightly RDOs
  • Weekly salary of $1,309.01 to $1,473.28 (plus superannuation).
  • A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
  • Fitness Passports for discounted access to gym and pool facilities.
  • Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow.
  • A fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.
How to Apply

Please apply via Council's website at careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au. You will be required to prepare and submit:

  • A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
  • Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 24 September 2025. Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. For questions, contact Retha du Preez – Group Manager Development and Compliance at 02 6566 3200.

Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to receive updates.

Pre-employment medical assessment and immunisation requirements apply.

Equal opportunity statement: Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds, and people with a disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to suitably qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.


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