Ranger

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.

Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to provide a range of regulatory compliance and associated community education services with a focus upon regulating community matters under the Local Government Act. 

As a Ranger, you will investigate offences and serve penalty infringement notices/cautions as well as collect witness statements in accordance with legislative requirements. You will participate in the development and delivery of community education and awareness under the Ranger Services banner. 

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Investigations or Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent and has demonstrated ability to initiate legal proceedings, compile briefs and collect/process and manage evidence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary investigation and regulation techniques; especially regarding local government, public safety, animal management, impounding and environmental protection.
• Demonstrated high standard of physical fitness, experience with handling livestock, aggressive dogs and cats. Experience in assessing companion animal behaviours for rehoming suitability.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining accurate records and information, drafting statutory instruments and notices.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and negotiate with hostile, aggressive and/or agitated individuals to achieve the desired outcome in line with compliance requirements.

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 38 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $88,523.86 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,526.80 per week base salary
• $175.58 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Commuter use vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Trudi Badullovich - Ranger Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2222.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 05 November 2024. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.