Environment Officer

Summary of the position:

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time, 38 hours per week with regular fortnightly RDO
• Salary commencing from $84,360 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + allowances including on-call as required of the position

About the opportunity:

Working at Wollondilly Shire Council means being a part of a passionate and community focused team, dedicated to providing local government services to one of New South Wales' fastest growing regions. As our community continues to grow, so do the opportunities.

Joining our Ranger Services team, you will find more than just a job, you will discover a meaningful career that offers balance, purpose, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Supported by a service focused team, you will be responsible for enforcing and undertaking regulatory investigations and actions, participating in routine parking patrols, the operation of Council's animal shelter and the delivery of public education programs and events to our community.

No two days will be the same

The successful applicant will demonstrate their competency for the position, by meeting the following criteria:

• Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence and a valid Working with Children Check.
• Minimum two years relevant work experience in a regulatory and enforcement role.
• Demonstrated experience in parking patrols including school zones and the issue of associated penalties for these and other offences.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation relevant to the position.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, think and solve problems on a day-to-day basis.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of legal evidence, notices, orders and directions.
• Superior verbal communication, engagement and conflict resolution skills.

This position will be required to work out-of-hours, including on-call during the week and weekends as per roster rotation.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information:
Bethaney Wilton, Team Leader Ranger Services on

Applications Close:
5:00pm Monday 29 September 2025

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform be considered.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.