Ranger

Salary: $71,574 - $80,451 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Full Time
- Supportive team environment

**About the role**
This is a permanent, full time, working **38 hours** per week. Located at the **Nowra Administration Building**.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

**Duties**
Reporting directly to the Team Supervisor - Ranger, the focus of this position is to:

- Provide leadership and guidance and mentor the Assistant Rangers and Rangers.
- Undertake law enforcement and educational programs.
- Work independently to resolve complex issues. Adding Value and Completing Position Responsibilities:

- Ensures that all communication provided is correct, factual, timely, customer-focused and in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements and Council procedures.
- Ensures the Supervisor or Coordinator is aware of difficult/sensitive issues which arise.
- Shares information within the work group to ensure others are kept informed of issues. Achieving
- Ensures work and behaviour adds value to the business of Council, within area of responsibility and corporately. Makes recommendations on improving practices and procedures relevant to functional responsibilities.
- Behaves and works in a manner which demonstrates the Rangers team as a focused, professional and reliable service

**Skills & Experience**
In order to be successful in the position, you will be/ possess:

- Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent.
- Experience in a similar discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and policy.Animal microchipping certification, or ability to obtain necessary certification.
- Eligible for Justice of the Peace appointment.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to work without supervision.

Council requires applicants for this position to undergo a National Criminal History Check during the recruitment process. This check will be at the expense of Council.

**About Shoalhaven City Council**
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.

**Benefits**
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:

- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs

**How to Apply**

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports etc
- What interests you about this position and why do you believe you would be most suited?
- This position requires an NSW Working With Children Check, please provide your Working With Children Check number.

**Contact**:Jodie Parnell - Team Supervisor - Shoalhaven Animal Shelter - 02 4429 3640

**Applications Close**:Wednesday, 23 August (at Midnight)