Ranger – Animal Management Officer

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Extra Christmas days

10 days sick leave

5 days personal leave

Parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking a Regulatory Services Officer to enforce animal and public-space regulations within the Bayside LGA. The role involves investigating breaches, issuing penalties, and ensuring compliance with a range of statutes.

You will respond to animal control issues, assist with impounding, and undertake patrols to monitor public areas. The position requires after-hours work on a 7-day roster and a current C-class licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Regulatory Services/Investigations/Animal Management is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in regulatory enforcement or similar roles.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C is required.
• Extensive ranger experience or similar regulatory enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate breaches of laws and regulations within Bayside LGA.
• Respond to animal control issues including stray, dangerous, and impounding matters.
• Respond to complaints and issue penalties and orders for identified breaches.
• Undertake routine patrols of public land to monitor breaches and educate the community.
• Liaise with authorities on cross‑jurisdictional safety issues.
• Work collaboratively with the team to achieve council priorities.

Skills

Regulatory enforcement

Animal management

Computer skills

Education

Certificate IV in Regulatory Services/Investigations/Animal Management

Tools

PINforce

RIS24

Microsoft Office

Job description

Permanent Full Time, based at our Bexley Depot

7 day rotating roster, 38hrs pw, shift penalties and other allowances

Leaseback vehicle provided

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

About the Role

Provide enforcement of various laws and regulations in the Bayside LGA that Council has responsibility to enforce. The role is responsible for investigating complaints regarding breaches of laws and regulations.

You can also expect to:

Investigate breaches relating to various statutes such as the Companions Animals Act 1997, Protection of Environment Operations Act 1997, Road Rules 2014, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021,the Impounding Act 1993, Local Government Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

Demonstrated knowledge of animal management practices, relevant legislation, and compliance responsibilities , particularly to support acting in higher duties such as the Animal Management Officer role when required.

Respond to customer requests for animal control issues being stray, dangerous and attacking, including the impounding.

Take enforcement action and issue penalty notices and orders with respect to identified breaches such as parking and animal control.

Respond to complaints in relation to breaches of legislation and regulations and provide timely responses and solutions in line with Council’s enforcement policy.

Undertake routine patrols of Council public land and facilities to monitor and regulate breaches.

Respond to community enquiries and provide education and information on a range of Council matters and activities.

Liaise with relevant authorities in emergency and public safety situations to assist with matters that cross jurisdictional boundaries.

Liaise with community and other groups to raise awareness of Council organisational priorities that enhance community well-being.

Ensure all stakeholder engagement activities align with Bayside Council organisational direction, strategy and plans and meet the needs of the local community.

Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.

Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Certificate IV In Regulatory Services/Investigations/Animal Management

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in this field or similar

Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Extensive Rangers experience or other similar regulatory enforcement.

Work on call after hours as required.

Demonstrate capacity to handle companion animals

High developed computer skills with Microsoft Office and software applications such as PINforce and RIS24.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

Optin to a 9 day fortnight

3 extra days off during Christmas each year

10 days sick leave each year

5 days Myleave allowing flexible personal leave each year

Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents

Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Salary Range: From $77,050 to $86,296 pa plus, 20% shift allowance plus 12% superannuation.

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.