Ranger x3

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Flexible work arrangements

Motor vehicle leaseback

Job summary

Inner West Council in Sydney is seeking a proactive Ranger to join our Regulatory Services team. You will help maintain safety, amenity and liveability through compliance, education and enforcement activities.

You will investigate regulatory matters such as illegal parking, abandoned vehicles and construction site compliance, and patrol roads, parks and public spaces while engaging with residents, businesses and agencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of compliance and enforcement matters in a Local Government context.
• HSC or equivalent work experience in a relevant industry.
• Capacity to work a rotating 7-day roster and participate in after-hours ‘on-call’ duties.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Investigate regulatory matters including illegal parking and pollution incidents.
• Conduct proactive patrols across roads, parks and public spaces.
• Work with residents, businesses and agencies to resolve issues.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

HSC or equivalent

7-day roster ability

Driver's Licence Class C

Education

HSC or equivalent work experience

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/weekgiving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

Inner West Council is seeking a proactive and community-focused Ranger to join our Regulatory Services team. In this diverse and rewarding role, you will help maintain the safety, amenity and liveability of the Inner West through compliance, education and enforcement activities.

As a Ranger, you will investigate a range of regulatory matters including illegal parking, abandoned vehicles, pollution incidents, breaches of development consent, unlawful use of public land, and construction site compliance. You'll conduct proactive patrols across roads, parks, footpaths and public spaces while working closely with residents, businesses, government agencies and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve positive community outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, thrives in a dynamic outdoor environment, and is confident managing challenging situations with professionalism and integrity. The position operates on a rotating 7-day roster and includes participation in an after-hours on-call roster

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$73,924.24 - $88,187.84+ 13.5% loading in accordance with Ranger Services Agreement + 12% Superannuation + Access to Operational Motor Vehicle Leaseback

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Knowledge of compliance and enforcement matters in a Local Government context.
• HSC or equivalent work experience in a relevant industry.
• Capacity to work a rotating 7-day roster and participate in after-hours ‘on-call’ duties.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.

Enquiries

Peter Wisher, Team Leader Range Services on 02 9392 5***

Closing Date

Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:30PM

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

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Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

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