Ranger

Council Jobs; Kempsey; Vor Ort; AUD 62.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Permanent full-time position

38 hour work week

Fortnightly RDOs

Weekly salary plus super

Generous leave entitlements

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passports

Career development opportunities

Novated Leasing and salary packaging

Mid-North Coast lifestyle

Zusammenfassung

Kempsey Shire Council seeks a Ranger to maintain community safety, protect public spaces and ensure regulatory compliance across the Kempsey Shire. You will perform animal control, impounding, parking enforcement and investigations while engaging with residents and visitors to promote compliance and a safe environment.

The role involves on-call duties, weekend work, and a rotating roster within the Development and Compliance team.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in regulatory services and enforcement.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Companion Animals Act, Impounding Act, Road Rules).
• Able to manage investigations, reports and court procedures.

Aufgaben

• Conduct patrols and investigations to enforce regulations.
• Respond to requests and complaints from the community.
• Issue penalty infringement notices and manage impounded animals.
• Maintain accurate records of enforcement activities.
• Educate the community and participate in dog attack investigations.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Ausbildung

Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services)

Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation

First aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Council systems

Jobbeschreibung

As our new Ranger, you will play an important role in maintaining community safety, protecting public spaces and ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies across the Kempsey Shire.

Working within Council’s Development and Compliance team, you will undertake a diverse range of regulatory activities, including animal control, impounding, parking enforcement, public space compliance and investigations. You will engage with the community to promote compliance, resolve issues and support a safe, clean and well-managed environment for residents and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include conducting patrols and investigations, responding to customer requests and complaints, issuing penalty infringement notices, managing impounded animals and livestock, and maintaining accurate records of enforcement activities. You will also provide education and guidance to the community, investigate dog attacks, enforce school zone parking requirements and represent Council in court when required.

You will contribute to the day-to-day operation of Council’s pound, ensuring appropriate animal care, facility maintenance, record keeping and compliance with relevant standards and procedures.

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in the community, applying legislation fairly and balancing enforcement responsibilities with education and customer service.

The position operates on a rotating roster and requires availability for on-call duties, compliance patrols and occasional weekend, after-hours and public holiday work.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

Your New Role:

As our new Ranger, you will play an important role in maintaining community safety, protecting public spaces and ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies across the Kempsey Shire.

Working within Council’s Development and Compliance team, you will undertake a diverse range of regulatory activities, including animal control, impounding, parking enforcement, public space compliance and investigations. You will engage with the community to promote compliance, resolve issues and support a safe, clean and well‑managed environment for residents and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include conducting patrols and investigations, responding to customer requests and complaints, issuing penalty infringement notices, managing impounded animals and livestock, and maintaining accurate records of enforcement activities. You will also provide education and guidance to the community, investigate dog attacks, enforce school zone parking requirements and represent Council in court when required.

You will contribute to the day-to-day operation of Council’s pound, ensuring appropriate animal care, facility maintenance, record keeping and compliance with relevant standards and procedures.

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working in the community, applying legislation fairly and balancing enforcement responsibilities with education and customer service.

The position operates on a rotating roster and requires availability for on-call duties, compliance patrols and occasional weekend, after‑hours and public holiday work.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

You are a confident, community‑minded professional with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and a commitment to fair, consistent enforcement. You bring experience in investigations and enforcement, sound judgement and the ability to interpret legislation, manage challenging situations and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.

You are organised, resilient and detail‑oriented, with strong communication and problem‑solving skills. You can work independently and collaboratively, balance enforcement responsibilities with a respectful, customer‑focused approach, and manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

You will also bring:

• A current Class C driver’s licence and a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services), Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in regulatory services, investigations and enforcement, including knowledge of court procedures and evidentiary requirements.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Companion Animals Act, Impounding Act, Australian Road Rules, Protection of the Environment Operations Act and Local Government Act.
• Experience handling domestic animals and livestock.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, recordkeeping and managing difficult customer interactions.
• Well‑developed organisational, time‑management and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn Council systems.
• The ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and contribute effectively to a team.
• Flexibility to participate in a rotating roster, undertake on‑call and weekend duties, and provide relief for other Rangers as required.

First aid certification and training in handling and managing dangerous dogs will be highly regarded.

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub‑tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Why Join Us?

• A permanent full‑time position, 38 hour work week
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Weekly salaryof $1,361.37 to $1,532.21 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid‑North Coast.