Community Ranger

2 hours ago

Hervey Bay QLD, Australia Fraser Coast Regional Council Full time $80,043 - $120,000 per year

Community Ranger

Regulatory Services

Permanent Full Time (weekend roster)

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 3 - $80,043 plus superannuation

  • + 9 day fortnight

What we are looking for:

We are seeking professional with demonstrated experience and knowledge of local government functions, roles and processes including animal management and local laws to undertake all aspect of council's local laws and animal management programs & activities. Inclusive of the implementation of relevant legislation, council local laws and council policies & procedures; through to the provision of services.

This position is a weekend roster where you will not be rostered on a Monday and Tuesday. You will also have a Wednesday Rostered Day Off once a fortnight.

What your day will look like:

  • Responding to and undertaking investigations in accordance with relevant State legislation and local laws, and in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
  • Undertaking routine patrols, surveys and programs as required, or as directed.
  • Assist in the delivery of services at animal management facilities.
  • Respond to public enquiries on animal welfare and management issues and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes for Council and our community

Please click here to view a Position Description for a full outline of the position.

What you'll need for success:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Compliance Officer/Ranger/Animal Control Officer or similar; or
  • Demonstrated experience in a non-affiliated investigations based role
  • A high level of customer service experience
  • Proficiency with corporate software, such as Microsoft Office.
  • Previous Animal Handling experience

What's nice to have:

  • Certificate IV Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance Specialisation); or equivalent (or a willingness to obtain)
  • Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation (ACM40117);
  • Completion of an Animal Control / Animal Handling course;
  • Conflict resolution training;
  • Report and letter writing training
  • Recent experience in a regulatory or investigations type role.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We alsocreate innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

  • Values based culture
  • Employee discount shopping program
  • Professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements including work from home
  • Study assistance program
  • Novated leasing
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid emergency services leave
  • Uniform subsidy
  • Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on 07 October subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Alex Smith (Community Ranger & Education Coordinator) at

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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