Ranger

• Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight)
• From $75,723pa (inc superannuation)
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Council offers a wide range of benefits such as salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits), health and wellbeing programs and employee vaccinations to employees. 

Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about our community? If so, joining the Glen Innes Severn Council might be the right career move for you.

Working for Council means you'll be joining a dedicated team where your individual effort is part of something much bigger – delivering great things for our community.

The Council covers an area of 5,487km², and is located in the beautiful New England area of NSW.  This area encompasses the town of Glen Innes and villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe, Wellingrove and Red Range. We're proud of the contribution our community makes to this vibrant, dynamic and attractive area in which to live and work. Glen Innes offers an attractive lifestyle including a well serviced and friendly rural community, laid back living, short commuting times, affordable housing, easy access to NSW north coast beaches and larger regional centres, and terrific recreational and sporting facilities. 

 

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK 
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our community, working with a diverse range of passionate, supportive and engaging people within a collaborative environment. You will also be part of a workplace that offers competitive employee benefits and opportunities and encourages professional development including:

• Salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits) for all permanent staff
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Corporate wellbeing programs
• Employee vaccinations
• PPE supplied
• Training and development programs

THE POSITION 
The Ranger will implement and enforce legislation and council policies relating to the management of companion animals, ensuring community safety, animal welfare, and environmental protection. The role also includes public education and community engagement to promote responsible pet ownership.

Reporting to Manager Sustainability and Animal Services, you will:

• Enforce the Companion Animals Act 1998 and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021, and accompanying regulations.
• Investigate and resolve complaints regarding companion animals, including barking, straying or aggressive behaviour.
• Humane management of stock and wildlife on public roads and places.
• Seize and impound uncontrolled or dangerous animals.
• Conduct property inspections and issue notices or orders where non-compliance is identified.
• Prepare evidence and documentation for legal proceedings and represent Council in court if required.
• Ensure humane treatment of companion animals, stock and wildlife.

• Monitor and support the daily operations of the Council’s Animal Shelter.
• Coordinate the rehoming of companion animals, liaising with rescue groups and rehoming organisations.
• Carry out microchipping and registration services.
• Deliver community education programs on responsible pet ownership.

• Develop and distribute educational materials, including social media content.
• Maintain accurate records of animal incidents, impoundments, and compliance actions.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures.

Essential:

• Sound working knowledge of relevant NSW legislation (e.g., Companion Animals Act 1998, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 and accompanying regulations)
• Experience in animal handling and welfare
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence (car licence)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays

 Desirable

• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or Animal Control and Regulation
• Experience in local government or regulatory enforcement
• Experience in public education or community engagement
• Certificates/qualifications in:
• Traffic controller (TCR) card
• Microchip Implanter Accreditation
• Humane Destruction of Animals certificate
• Category B NSW Firearms Licence
• Eligibility as a NSW Justice of the Peace
• First Aid Certificate