Regulatory Ranger: Animal Welfare & Compliance

Talent Propeller; Crookwell; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Superannuation

Full-time role

Job summary

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Ranger to join the Environment and Planning team in Crookwell. In this hands-on role you will help protect community health and safety by enforcing local government regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities include animal welfare patrols, regulating lands, managing the Council pound, investigating complaints, and preparing reports. The role offers full-time hours with a fortnightly RDO and opportunities to contribute to safe, liveable

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or related discipline.
• Experience in domestic animals, livestock, waste, unauthorised structures and parking control.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork and commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce relevant legislation to ensure Council complies with its responsibilities.
• Undertake patrols and inspections with regards to livestock and companion animals, including breaches of legislation, dog attacks, barking dogs, seizure of animals and microchipping.
• Undertake patrols and regulate controlled lands and property to ensure they are free from abandoned vehicles, waste dumping, unauthorised structures and other obstructions.
• Operate and maintain the Council's pound and surrounding grounds ensuring animals are managed humanely and in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Investigate allegations or incidents and resolve complaints promptly and fairly.
• Issue penalty infringement notices, Notices of Proposed Orders and Orders for non-compliance matters.
• Undertake research and prepare reports and plans in a timely manner.
• Implement rural and urban addressing as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Animal control

Public safety

Communication

Teamwork

Class C licence

Education

Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services)

Job description

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a dedicated Ranger to join the Environment and Planning team in Crookwell. In this hands-on role you will help protect community health and safety by enforcing local government regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities include animal welfare patrols, regulating lands, managing the Council pound, investigating complaints, and preparing reports. The role offers full-time hours with a fortnightly RDO and opportunities to contribute to safe, liveable