Ranger

**About the role**:
Bathurst Regional Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Ranger team. Council’s Rangers must provide a high standard of customer service to our community while effectively implementing Council’s regulatory functions. The position is predominantly responsible for ensuring certain controls are implemented under the _Companion Animals Act 1998, Local Government Act 1993 _and _Australian Road Rules 2014_.

The position is full time (38 hours per week) with an RDO every 3 weeks. The position is required to work some weekends and be available to perform on call duties on a rostered basis.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated competence in animal care and control, dealing with difficult customers. Flexibility and willingness to work as a part of a team are critical to the role.

**Key Requirements**:

- Class C NSW Driver’s Licence
- HSC or equivalent work experience in a relevant industry
- Knowledge of compliance and enforcement matters in a Local Government context in particular the Road Rules Act 2014, Companion Animals Act 1998
- Ability to carry out investigations and collect evidence from a variety of sources to use in determining a suitable course of action
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including demonstrated conflict resolution, consultation, negotiation and customer service skills
- Well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to complete forms, maintain records and write investigative reports or similar documents in support of legal prosecutions
- Demonstrated experience in animal handling
- Proven ability to work unsupervised.

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

**Salary**:$1,453.41 to $1,526.99 per week + super + on call allowance (when applicable)

**Position Status**: Permanent full time

**Hours of work**:38 hours per week with a RDO every third week and on-call duties on a rotating roster.

**Application closing date**: Sunday, 5 October 2025 at 11.30pm

**Contact Officer**: Felicity Smith - 02 6333 6190
- Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported._
- We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse._

**How to Apply