Coordinator Ranger Services

Job No: 291474
Location: Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA

  • Lead a high-performing ranger team protecting community amenity and safety in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
  • Help shape local law enforcement and animal welfare in a thriving regional community.
  • Competitive salary starting from $119,000 plus super and generous benefits to support your career growth and work-life balance.
  • Live and work in the thriving regional city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA!

About the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a vibrant regional centre known for its rich history and dynamic community spirit. Covering an impressive 95,000 km², it is home to over 30,000 residents and offers a range of contemporary community facilities and programmes. The City actively invests in local grants, hosts exceptional events, and strives to create a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment for its citizens. As part of a diverse team of more than 400 employees, you will contribute to a thriving organisation making a significant impact across the community and beyond.

For more information, please visit our website: www.ckb.wa.gov.au

About the Opportunity

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is looking for a full-time Coordinator Ranger Services based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA.

This leadership role reports to the Manager of Health & Community Safety and is responsible for managing ranger operations, ensuring compliance with local laws, and leading a motivated ranger team in delivering excellent community services.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Managing day-to-day operations of Ranger and Administration Staff
  • Implementing and maintaining up-to-date operational procedures
  • Ensuring compliance with the Corporate Firearm Licence
  • Preparing budgets and overseeing administrative resources
  • Responding to public enquiries and complaints in a timely, professional manner
  • Overseeing animal management facility operations
  • Providing advice on legislation and local laws
  • Leading enforcement of City’s Local Laws and preparing for prosecutions
  • Reviewing standard operating procedures and local laws
  • Ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of ranger reporting and investigations

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of 5 years’ ranger-specific experience, and demonstrated experience in leading teams within a regulatory or law enforcement context. Local Government experience is highly desirable.

Additionally, the following qualifications and skills will be highly valued:

  • Formal qualifications or equivalent experience in supervising or managing staff
  • Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills 1 & 2 (ROCS) or similar
  • Experience interpreting and enforcing Local Laws and related legislation
  • Previous experience managing budgets in a government or ranger services context
  • Firearms handling and licensing experience
  • Strong animal handling capability
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
  • Strong written communication and public service ethics
  • Senior First Aid certification

As our ideal candidate, you are a resilient, collaborative team leader who can confidently guide others and foster a strong workplace culture. You're someone who values work-life balance, leads by example, and builds trust within the community and your team.

You must also possess a current WA 'C' Class Driver’s Licence and a satisfactory National Police Clearance.

About the Benefits

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder offers a competitive salary starting from $119,000, plus super, negotiable based on qualifications and experience, along with excellent benefits, including

  • Relocation assistance for employees moving to the City
  • Flexible working arrangements to enhance job satisfaction
  • Comprehensive health and well-being programs, including private health discounts and gym memberships
  • Professional development opportunities through training, study support, and career progression pathways
  • Generous leave entitlements, including annual, personal, and parental leave options
  • Superannuation Co-Matching and Salary Packaging options to increase your take-home pay
  • Rostered Day Off (RDO) entitlements
  • Vehicle provided
  • And more!

To read the full detailed Employee Benefits Brochure, please click here.

If you are ready to make a significant impact within a supportive community and advance your career in a fulfilling role, we invite you to apply today!

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Heart of the Goldfields

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is located approximately 594 kilometres east of Perth. It encompasses an area of 95, 575.1 km² and since 1989 stands as the amalgamation of the Town of Kalgoorlie and the Shire of Boulder.

Over 30,000 people live in the City and the surrounding region and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle complemented by a diverse natural environment.

The City includes the suburbs of Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Hannans, Karlkurla, Lamington, Piccadilly, Williamstown, South Kalgoorlie, Somerville, West Kalgoorlie, Victory Heights, Broadwood, and South Boulder.

Famous for the gold discovery in 1893 by Irish prospectors Paddy Hannan, Tom Flanagan and Daniel Shea, Kalgoorlie-Boulder continues to thrive with a multitude of mining and processing companies operating in the area.

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Council