Ranger

Clarence Valley Council; Grafton; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

9 day fortnight

Job summary

Clarence Valley Council in NSW seeks a Ranger to deliver compliance services across the Grafton/Maclean area. You’ll investigate issues, educate the public, and promote positive outcomes for animals, spaces, and community safety. This role rewards curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive, customer‑mocused approach to regulation.

Permanent full time, 76 hours per fortnight, with a 9‑day fortnight and access to a fitness passport. Closes 20 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt in a dynamic field environment.
• Interest in animal control and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage issues across the local government area related to companion animals and public spaces.
• Provide education and advice to diverse external and internal customers.
• Ensure compliance with council policies and applicable legislation.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know

• permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• the package: $66,708 to $79,550 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW or Maclean, NSW
• access to fitness passport
• 9 day fortnight

About the role

Clarence Valley Council is offering a Ranger role that would suit a person who is energetic, dedicated, community-minded and a 'curious cat' to complete compliance and regulation functions in a diverse and challenging space.

You will work in an environment where our focus is about making a positive difference to our community and environment by providing quality customer service. A typical working day as a Ranger will be varied and challenging and will require you to utilise your well-developed communication skills, positive and creative approach to problem solving, and ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment. You will be most often out in the field investigating and managing issues across the local government area associated with companion animals (mainly cats and dogs), use of public spaces, environmental pollution, and general compliance by our community with legislation and policies administered by Council.

Your role will involve effective listening, and providing education and advice, to encourage positive response for a range of external and internal customers from a varied range of backgrounds.

Candidates without formal training are encouraged to apply if they bring enthusiasm, motivation, curiosity and are adaptable to new situations.

Contact

Leanne Grocott, Coordinator Compliance (02) 6643 0***

Closing date

Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton or Maclean Offices however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future. A probation period applies to this position.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.