Ranger (Ref: 1196)

Ranger (Ref: 1196)

About the position: Are you passionate about community safety, animal management, and local law enforcement? The City of Greater Geraldton is seeking a motivated and experienced Ranger to join our dedicated team. In this diverse and hands‑on role, you’ll be at the frontline of local law compliance—investigating complaints, patrolling public spaces, enforcing parking and camping regulations, and playing a critical role in animal management. You’ll work closely with the community to promote responsible pet ownership, respond to incidents, and assist in the handling of animals at our Animal Management Facility.

Key accountabilities

- Effectively apply and administer the City’s responsibilities in relation to animal management, local laws, parking, camping grounds, caravan parks, off‑road vehicles and litter, as per the relevant legislation, Council and community expectations.

- Provide effective customer engagement and build relationships with customers to ensure a consistent and responsive customer experience.

- Proactively enhance the knowledge of customers in relation to the services provided by the Ranger Services Team and provide customers with the skills and abilities to find critical information in order for them to self‑serve if they so choose.

- Respond to general enquiries and complaints (personal, written or telephone) relating to area of expertise and ensure reviews of infringements are handled in a timely manner.

Position requirements

We’re seeking an experienced individual with strong interpersonal skills, a genuine interest in community service, and a willingness to learn. Experience in animal control, local law enforcement, or a similar field is highly desirable, with the ideal candidate possessing relevant qualifications to Ranger services. A full‑time position will participate in a rotating roster Monday to Sunday, working a maximum of five days out of seven, including one weekend a month and public holidays. Entitlements apply. Completion of a pre‑employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits

A salary ranging from $76,072 per annum to $86,882 per annum (plus 15% loading for weekend shift per roster cycle) will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications. Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

- Up to 21% Superannuation (with superannuation co‑contribution scheme)

- 22 Annual Leave days per annum

- Health & Wellbeing Program

- Flexible working arrangements

- Career opportunities

- Study Assistance

- Centrally located

- Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia’s Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA’s key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region. The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton jobs to apply for this position. To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. Diploma in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or Compliance and/or experience with relevant certificate level qualification

ii. Previous experience in all facets of ranger services operations including (but not limited to) animal control, local laws, parking, camping grounds and caravan parks, off‑road vehicles and litter

iii. Sound analytical, investigative and problem‑solving skills

iv. Thorough sense of initiative with the ability to work autonomously

Applications close 4pm Thursday 20 November 2025

Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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