Coordinator Ranger and Animal Services

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to lead and motivate our Bathurst Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) and Ranger teams at Bathurst Regional Council. The Coordinator Ranger and Animal Services will be an experienced people leader with tertiary qualifications and a minimum of 7 years experience relevant to the role.

The Coordinator Ranger and Animal Services will have business acumen to manage staff, resources and a state of the art facility efficiently and effectively. They will drive best practice in animal welfare and regulatory enforcement, and foster a positive and productive workplace culture. Demonstrated skills in statutory interpretation, policy development and implementation and risk assessments are essential requirements of the position.

It is required the successful candidate will be an excellent communicator as they will provide technical and policy advice to persons of all levels and be confident in negotiating conflict to achieve satisfactory outcomes.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and a minimum of seven years experience suitable to the role
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering strategic plans to meet organisational objectives
• High level of customer service skills, including an ability to deal with difficult customers
• Demonstrated negotiation/conflict resolution, problem solving and decision-making skills relating to sensitive and complex matters in a political environment
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to assist with adoption and rehoming of animals
• Intermediate to advanced user of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based systems
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in statutory interpretation and the preparation of policies and procedures
• Class C NSW Drivers Licence

• Experience in the preparation of briefs of evidence and attending Court as a witness
• Previous experience in a Local Government role
• Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, workplace, health and safety and ethical practice principles

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This position requires a criminal history check and a pre-employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1880.90 to $1976.12 gross per week (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience) plus superannuation. The position is eligible for a rostered day off once every three weeks and a leaseback vehicle with full private use.

Position Status: Permanent full time

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday - RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 12 October 2025, at 11.59pm

Contact Officer: Anna Stapleton - 02 6333 6268

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.