Trainee Ranger: Paid Training & Mentoring (Local Govt)

Jobs in Council; Parkes; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training costs paid by Council

Dedicated mentoring

38 hour week with RDO

Four weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing programs

EAP

Superannuation 12%

Flexible regional lifestyle

Work/Life balance

And more!

Job summary

Parkes Shire Council invites applications for the CAT Program 2026, offering cadetship, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. The Ranger Trainee role provides on-the-job training in animal control, parking, inspections and community guidance, with mentoring from experienced professionals and a nationally accredited qualification.

The two-year traineeship includes coaching, flexible learning, and access to training costs paid by Council, culminating in a recognised qualification and

Qualifications

• Motivated and willing to learn.
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Flexible team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and use self-initiative.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Have a genuine interest in the role for which you are applying.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal control, parking and public space compliance, inspections.
• Respond to customer enquiries and support community understanding of local laws.
• Gain practical experience in local government regulatory services with mentoring from experienced Rangers.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Reliable & punctual

Team player

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Genuine interest in role

Job description

Parkes Shire Council invites applications for the CAT Program 2026, offering cadetship, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. The Ranger Trainee role provides on-the-job training in animal control, parking, inspections and community guidance, with mentoring from experienced professionals and a nationally accredited qualification.

The two-year traineeship includes coaching, flexible learning, and access to training costs paid by Council, culminating in a recognised qualification and