Make a Real Impact – Join Us on the Stunning Barrington Coast!

Are you ready to kick-start a career that makes a difference while enjoying one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Australia? Here’s your chance to combine purpose, people, and lifestyle on the breathtaking Barrington Coast.

We’re on the hunt for an energetic, motivated, and community-minded individual to work directly with our locals on education and enforcement across a range of Council policies and legislation.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll be at the heart of the community, providing education and regulatory services in areas such as:

• Dog control and animal management

• Parking and unlawful camping

• Littering and vehicles on beaches

• Straying stock, overgrown properties, abandoned vehicles, and impounding

Every day will be different – thinking on your feet, problem-solving, and adapting to new challenges will be part of your routine. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-informed community while providing exceptional customer service.

Who We’re Looking For:

You thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are ready to take on responsibility with confidence. You’ll have:

• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) and/or Rangers 1 & 2, or a willingness to obtain these qualifications

• Experience in local government regulatory services and a sound understanding of relevant legislation (highly desirable)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution

• The ability to work autonomously while being a supportive team player

What’s in It for You:

• A career that genuinely makes a difference in your local community

• Exposure to a variety of duties and responsibilities

• The chance to live and work in one of the most spectacular coastal areas in Australia

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical check, including drug and alcohol testing, sight and hearing assessment, functional testing, and a general medical review.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Salary range circa $74,700 - $82,000 p.a. plus superannuation. 

A "to and from" use vehicle is available and will be discussed with the successful candidate. 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time. 38 hours per week on a 7-day rotating roster.

Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Jason Fardell, Coordinator Rangers who is the hiring manager for this role. Jason can be reached on (02) 7955 7254 or jason.fardell@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.