Ranger

Osborne Richardson; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is assisting Melton City Council in recruiting two Rangers (Community Safety Officers) on a contract basis. The role balances education with enforcement across the municipality, addressing animal management, parking control, litter, and fire prevention.

You will respond to complaints, patrol the area, inspect facilities, and help residents find practical resolutions while representing Council professionally in diverse situations.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher with relevant experience in statutory compliance and animal control.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws including Road Safety Act and local government acts.
• Ability to prepare briefs of evidence and represent Council in court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to residents on compliance matters and respond to complaints.
• Patrol the municipality to ensure compliance with local laws and issue notices as required.
• Conduct inspections of animal facilities and animal-related premises.
• Monitor and enforce legislation relating to parking, litter and fire prevention.
• Prepare detailed briefs of evidence and represent Council in court proceedings.

Skills

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Statutory Compliance (Government) and Animal Control and Regulation

Degree or diploma in related field

Job description

Osborne Richardson is assisting Melton City Council in its search for two Rangers (Community Safety Officers) to join its Ranger Services team on a contract basis — capable, community-minded officers who can balance education with fair and consistent enforcement.

You’ll work across one of Australia’s fastest-growing municipalities, delivering a broad range of compliance functions under Council's Local Laws and relevant legislation, including animal management, parking control, litter and fire prevention.

No two days are the same in this role. You'll respond to complaints, patrol the municipality, inspect animal facilities and help residents find practical resolutions, all while representing Council professionally in sometimes challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, advice and assistance to residents, ratepayers and visitors on compliance matters
• Respond promptly to and investigate complaints, providing appropriate customer feedback
• Patrol the municipality to ensure compliance with legislation, issuing notices where necessary
• Monitor and enforce legislation relating to parking, animal management, litter and fire prevention
• Conduct inspections and audits of animal-related facilities and restricted breed premises
• Approve and sign infringements, notices to comply and correspondence in line with procedures
• Accurately record all activities and update Council systems on a task-by-task basis
• Report equipment, signage and infrastructure that requires attention or does not meet safety standards
• Provide guidance to casual or temporary staff assigned for training or support

About You

• A Certificate IV in Statutory Compliance (Government) and Animal Control and Regulation with relevant experience, or a degree or diploma
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Road Safety Act and Road Rules, Domestic Animals Act, Summary Offences Act, Infringements Act, Local Government Act, Environment Protection Act and Impounding of Livestock Act
• Ability to prepare detailed briefs of evidence and represent Council in court proceedings, with knowledge of Magistrates' Court procedures
• Demonstrated empathy and the ability to manage and diffuse conflict
• Strong time management skills, with the flexibility to respond to urgent situations
• Confidence in animal handling in line with current workplace practices
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team