Casual Ranger

**The Opportunity**

Lithgow City Council has an opportunity for a Casual Ranger to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Team Leader Environment, you will be responsible for Animal Control, Parking Patrols, Stock Control, Local Law Enforcement and General Ranger duties within the Lithgow Local Government Area. The position may also be responsible for duties relating to environmental protection and planning compliance when required.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to)
- Companion animal control including patrols, seizing of unrestrained animals, issuing fines, maintaining Councils Animal Shelter and Stock Pound
- Local law enforcement - investigate and respond appropriately to regulatory matters in accordance with relevant legislation
- Stock control
- Parking patrols - conduct foot and vehicle-based enforcement operations within the Lithgow Local Government Area
- Investigate complaints and issue infringements or cautions as per relevant legislation
- Impounding vehicles and arrange sale or return as necessary
- General patrols and inspections to monitor compliance with relevant Acts and Regulations having regard to authority delegated to the position
- Investigate overgrown vegetation issues and recommend action
- Carry out inspections and recommend actions in relation to breaches of the environmental protection and planning legislation

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**About you**
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant sections of the Local Government Act 1993; Companion Animals Act 1998; Impounding Act 1993; Road Rules 2014; Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997; Road Transport Act 2013; Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; Rural Fires Act 1997 and other legislation relevant to the position
- Previous experience working as a Ranger or in a law enforcement role
- Previous experience in customer service
- Previous experience in animal control and the management of an animal shelter
- Class C Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity
- Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance) or equivalent
- Certificate of Achievement in the Self-Enforcing Infringement Notice Scheme
- Experience in the investigation of environmental offences
- Experience driving a manual vehicle
- Dangerous dog handling experience and/or qualifications

**Salary and Benefits**

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Hourly rate between $38.18 and $41.96, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
- Casual, on an as needs basis
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working environment

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Wednesday 16 August 2023 at 4pm AEST._**

**Lithgow City Council**

Lithgow is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains, and is a Sydney metro satellite. Lithgow offers a truly unique lifestyle and is at the start of an exciting transitional period to harmonise its urban, industrial, and rural qualities that are unmatched.