Rangers

Eurobodalla-Shire-Council; Moruya; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave (14 weeks)

Long service leave after 5 years

4 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks sick, 1

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Eurobodalla Shire Council is seeking a Ranger in the Compliance Division, based in Moruya, NSW. This permanent, full‑time role focuses on investigating and managing illegal dumping and broader community compliance matters, with opportunities to engage with residents and contribute to a safe, well‑managed environment.

Salary ranges from $69,015.43 to $85,305.70 per annum, plus 12% superannuation; salary progression is based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• You are a confident communicator with experience in compliance, regulatory, investigative, environmental, enforcement or customer service‑related work.
• Strong problem‑solving and investigative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, prevent and manage illegal dumping and environmental compliance matters across the Shire.
• Conduct field investigations, respond to environmental complaints, gather evidence and engage with the community.
• Support regulatory services, including enforcement activities and education to deliver positive community outcomes.

Job description

We have three permanent, full-time positions in our Compliance Division, based at Moruya. The successful candidates will be proactive and community-focused. A brief overview of the roles is found below:

Ranger – Illegal Dumping

This role is focused on the investigation, prevention and management of illegal dumping and environmental compliance matters across the Shire. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations, responding to environmental complaints, gathering evidence, engaging with the community, and supporting compliance and enforcement activities in accordance with relevant legislation.

This broader Ranger role involves assisting with the regulation and enforcement of a range of community compliance matters, including parking, companion animals, littering, illegal dumping, overgrown premises, derelict vehicles and the use of Council land and assets. The role includes undertaking patrols, responding to customer requests, educating the community and supporting Council’s regulatory services.

All positions offer a rewarding opportunity to work in the field, engage with the community, and contribute to creating a safe, clean and well‑managed environment across the Eurobodalla Shire.

These positions have a salary range of $69,015.43 to $85,305.70 per annum, plus 12% superannuation. Salary progression through the range is based on experience and qualifications.

About you

You are a confident communicator with experience in compliance, regulatory, investigative, environmental, enforcement or customer service‑related work. You can build positive relationships with the community, exercise sound judgement, and manage challenging situations professionally.

You will bring strong problem‑solving and investigative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering positive community outcomes through education, compliance and enforcement activities.

Experience in local government regulatory services, environmental investigations, parking enforcement, ranger services or related fields will be highly regarded.

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three‑quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
• 14 weeks Council provided paid parental leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave, 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week "My Leave" annually (pro‑rated for part‑time or fixed term staff members).
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Screening process

As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to provide contact details for two work‑related referees. These will be collected at the interview stage. At least one referee should be your current supervisor or a recent past supervisor (of at least three months).

Depending on the position, successful applicants may also be required to complete a Criminal History Check, Medical Assessment and/or a Working with Children Check.

Please note that we will only proceed with any pre‑employment checks once we have your permission.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights

Should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.