Ranger (Ordinance)

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship

Wellness program

Team culture

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council seeks a Ranger (Ordinance) to lead investigations and enforcement, ensuring compliance with Council policies and relevant legislation. This permanent, full-time role is designed for an intelligent, proactive, intelligence-led team and high investigative standards.

You will mentor the Rangers team and support training programs to enhance investigative proficiency, while delivering strong customer service and meticulous evidence collection to uphold community standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service across face‑to‑face and written communications.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaborative working style.
• Strong attention to detail in investigations and records.
• Ability to collect and preserve evidence for investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and enforcement for ordinance compliance.
• Support and mentor Rangers team members in investigative methodologies.
• Provide training and guidance to improve investigation proficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Evidence collection

Job description

Title: Ranger (Ordinance),Permanent - Full-time Role, 38hours per week

Salary Range: $96,309.15 to $111,927.21 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000.Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous professional development
• Mentorship opportunities available for aspiring leaders
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment

Our opportunity :

The key focus areas of this role include:
1) Customer Service including face to face and via written correspondence
2) Team Work
3) Attention to detail
4) Evidence collection

About you:

We are looking for a Ranger (Ordinance) officer responsible for leading investigations and enforcement activities across several areas, with a primary focus on ensuring compliance with Council policies and relevant legislation. You will be working on a pro-active team that is intelligence led and able to operational areas requiring a focussed response.
You will be responsible for leading investigations and maintaining a high standard of investigation. Additionally, you will be guiding and supporting the Rangers team through training and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing their proficiency in investigative methodologies.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Expected Interview Date: 19 October 2026
• Questions? Please call John Hoeben on 02 8495 6***

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5***.