Field 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 interested in animal management, protecting the environment, helping the community and solving complex challenges?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for energetic and community focused individuals to join our team.

You will work within a dynamic team environment in a mixed office and field-based role.

Your responsibilities will encompass a range of areas including animal control, public spaces, overgrown land, illegal dumping and parking.

Daily interaction with members of the public will require effective interpersonal and customer service skills. 

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 need: 

• 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 $62,124 per annum with competency-based increments up to $71,178 per annum, plus 12% super
• 76 hour, 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).

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 7 November 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:

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2.  Describe a time when you worked effectively in a team to achieve a goal. How did you manage your own responsibilities, especially when unsupervised? 
3.  Describe a time you handled a conflict or customer complaint. What approach and communication strategies did you use to resolve it?
4.  Describe your experience writing reports for legal or formal use. How do you ensure they are accurate and clear?
5.  Are you eligible to obtain a Tranquiliser Firearms Permit (in accordance with the NSW Police Force Firearms Registry)?
6. DESIRABLE: Do you hold a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or associated field.
7. DESIRABLE: General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

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