10417 Senior Ranger
Job No:
CHR10315
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 5: $97,243.37 - $100,768.75 + Superannuation
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Ranger to join their well-developed team based in Emerald. This role involves day to day planning, supervising and monitoring of the rangers located in the Central Highlands Region along with providing assistance to the Coordinator Ranger Rural Services on a daily basis.
In this busy role, your daily activities will include:
- Assisting and completing detailed reports relating to Ranger Services
- Conducting patrols and carrying out inspections/investigations enforcing domestic animals and livestock legislation/local laws
- Investigation of Breaches to Local Laws and Statutory Provisions
- Issuing of infringement notices
- Recording and reporting of incidents
- Recommend legal action and providing evidence in court hearings
- Leading, supervising and mentoring a team
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Ranger or Local Laws Officer (equivalent)
- Demonstrated supervision and leadership experience in local government or similar
- Proven experience in understanding legislation and case management
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers’ licence
- Suitable qualification(s) in a relevant field (such as Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management, Animal Management or Rural Land Management) and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Local Government Worker and Authorised Persons training (in-house training provided upon commencement).
- ACDC statement of attainment and Commercial Operators Licence (or ability to obtain).
- Working with Children (Blue Card) (or ability to obtain prior to commencement).
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Fortnightly RDO’s
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Criminal History Check
- Working with Children check
- Reference and qualification checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: 8am 31st Friday October 2025
