Ranger

Do you have a desire to experience the Tweed’s beautiful beaches, seaside villages, riverside towns, the hinterland, and everything in between as part of a great team where no two days are the same?

Are you passionate about animal management, environmental protection, community support, and tackling complex challenges?

If so, we have exciting opportunities for energetic, community-minded individuals to join our team!

In this role, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment that combines both office and fieldwork.

Your responsibilities will cover a variety of areas, including animal control, public spaces, overgrown land, illegal dumping, and parking enforcement.

With daily interactions with the public, strong interpersonal and customer service skills will be essential.

About the role:

• The Ranger Team is responsible for community education and regulatory functions associated with the Companion Animals Act, Local Government Act, Road Transport (General) Act, Australian Road Rules, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act
• You will look after people and places, using your effective customer service skills to communicate with members of the public while managing demanding situations to protect our community, environment, and animals.
• The role provides a balance between working in the field and completing professional reports in the office.
• As part of your duties, you will be required to respond to a range of compliance-related issues that you will investigate under applicable legislation.
• The work environment is busy, has competing demands, and requires well-developed time management skills. 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• A passion for the natural environment and community.
• Experience in the preparation of correspondence and reports.
• Experience or an interest in the care of animals and effective animal handling techniques including the capture of livestock, cats, and aggressive or dangerous dogs.
• Experience in or a willingness to learn regulatory or enforcement functions.
• Competence in the interpretation and application of legislation.
• Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.

What's on offer:

• A base salary ranging from $72,400 per annum with competency-based increments up to $85,001 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 38-hour week across a 7-day roster including weekends; with a rostered day off each fortnight (9-day fortnight)
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Strong communicators who can engage with people and adapt to changing situations.
• A genuine passion for making a positive impact in the community.
• Enjoy working with animals.
• Capable of handling conflicts calmly and professionally.
• Confident in using computers.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 11 April 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Do you hold a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or associated field (or a willingness and commitment to obtain qualification within 18 months of commencement)? 

Are you eligible to obtain a Tranquiliser Firearms Permit (in accordance with the NSW Police Force Firearms Registry)? 

Describe your ability to conduct investigations and apply investigative techniques, along with strong written communication skills to prepare reports and compile legal evidence for court proceedings.

Describe your experience working effectively in a team, managing priorities, and performing tasks independently. 

Describe your communication skills with the ability to engage effectively in conflict situations. 

Explain your experience handling animals, including the types of animals you've worked with, your specific responsibilities, and any relevant training or certifications.

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