Ranger

**Permanent, full time opportunities with a Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement**:

- **Salary ranging from $1,464.40 to $1,684.06 per week**:

- **Exciting role to join our team in a diverse Council**

Cumberland City Council, proclaimed in May 2016, is situated 20km west of Sydney and covers 72 square kilometres. Cumberland has a population of 240,000 residents, making it the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Council's long-term Community Strategic Plan focuses on a **_commitment to social and cultural cohesion_**, the local economy, our natural and built environments and local leadership. As a member of our organisation, you will have an opportunity to **_drive community outcomes_**, programs and services and be part of a Council focused on being **_innovative, inspiring and delivering change_**.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
As a Ranger you will have the opportunity to enforce a broad range of legislation and Council's policies. The Ranger team has a diverse range of functions including enforcement and education of issues concerning overgrown vegetation, asbestos, illegal dumping, erosion and sediment control weight limited roads, abandoned vehicles, backyard burning and companion animals. The Ranger role is also a support service to Council's after-hours pager response and support services at Council festivals and public events.

The successful applicant will require:

- Experience in the profession as an Ranger or equivalent (e.g. Community Law Enforcement Officer)
- Previous experience with the preparation and service of Notices, Orders and Penalty Infringement Notices specifically under the Local Government Act, Impounding Act, Companion Animals Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act and the NSW Road Rules
- Completion of at least one or equivalent of the following courses, but not limited to:

- Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services);
- Certificate IV in Animal Control & Regulation;
- Certificate IV in Local Government Investigation; and
- SDRO SEINS online training course
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Current NSW drivers licence.

Download the position description here for more information.

**Position information**:This is a permanent, full-time position, working a four week rotating roster which includes being rostered on for one weekend per month and is also inclusive of Council's Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement over a spread of hours from Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 8:30pm.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations.

**Salary information**:The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,464.40 to $1,684.06 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave, 15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

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