Ranger (6 Month Term Contract)

**Job No**:LCCNSW3942***

**Location**:Lithgow, NSW**:
**The Opportunity**:

- Lithgow City Council _has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and suitably qualified or experienced applicant to fill the position of Ranger (6 month Term Contract) within the Environmental Services department of Council.

Reporting to the** **Team Leader Environment, you will be responsible for providing the local community with effective regulatory services that meets statutory obligations such as 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.

**_ The successful applicant will be required to perform on call duties as a part of this role._**

More specifically, your duties will include:

- Companion animal control including patrols, seizing of unrestrained animals, issuing fines, and providing community education in relation to companion animals
- Local Law Enforcement - investigate and respond appropriately to regulatory matters in accordance with relevant legislation, including but not limited to Local Government Act 1993, Companion Animals Act 1998, Impounding Act 1993, Road Rules 2014, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997; Rural Fires Act 1997
- Parking patrols - Conduct foot and vehicle-based enforcement operations within the Lithgow Local Government Area
- Stock control
- 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
- Attend court to give evidence in support of any prosecutions on behalf of Council when required

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.

**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 and dealing with difficult customers
- Previous experience in animal control
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety
- 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.
- Between $1,201.42 and $1,320.12 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
- Temporary 6 month Term Contract, Full-time, 38 hours per week
- On call allowance when performing on call duties
- Willingness to work overtime on weekends and after-hours as required, weekend penalties additional
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 19 November at 4pm AEST._**

**_ Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process._**

**Lithgow City Council**:
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and futu