Ranger

The Organisation
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Ranger to join our Team in Kununurra for assisting to understand, interpret, administer and comply with relevant legislation, Council Policies and Local Laws applicable to the functions within a local government Ranger and Emergency Services unit including the Dog Act 1976, Cat Act 2011, Bush Fires Act 1954, Litter Act 1979, Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995, Animal Welfare Act 2020, Local Government Act 1995.

The role will focus on ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as well as providing high standards of service to the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular dog and cat patrols, responding to customer complaints, issuing relevant warnings and infringement notices where necessary, and seizing / impounding animals when necessary;
• Managing the operation of the animal management facility, including cleaning and maintaining registers, releasing, rehoming or euthanising animals and coordinating the collection of necessary fees;
• Participating in community awareness sessions and promoting education before enforcement;
• Conducting and leading investigations into potential breaches of laws, regulations, and policies while ensuring legal compliance and procedural fairness.
• Collecting and analysing evidence to support findings and preparing detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to maintain investigation integrity and accuracy.
• Upholding confidentiality and professionalism to protect the organisation's reputation and standards.
• Advising and recommending legal action resulting from legislative breaches and preparing evidence for legal forums, briefing legal representatives and appearing in court as required;
• Undertaking removal and relocation of snakes within municipal boundaries.

Firearms Handling and Safety, Reptile Handling and Capture, Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) Part 1 & Part 2, current unrestricted WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence and current Provide First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Emergency Life Support qualifications are essential for this role.

You will also need working knowledge of the Dog Act 1976, Cat Act 2011, Bush Fires Act 1954, Litter Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1995 and associated regulations and local laws, strong organisational skills and time management skills, demonstrated negotiation, problems solving and conflict resolution skills, high attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic with motivation to work in challenging environments.

More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

Salary and Benefits
Working for SWEK means that in addition to the competitive annual salary package range (not including penalties)between $94,000- $99,000 (depending on experience) per annum, you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 10 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Shire provided corporate uniforms
• Opportunities for professional development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

This position is not eligible for any assistance with seeking housing. Applicants are strongly advised to make themselves aware of the accommodation situation in Kununurra prior to submitting an application. However if you are relocating to Kununurra, the Shire will pay a reasonable amount toward relocation costs.

Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual and part-time roles.

APPLY NOW!
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Simon Hawes, our Senior Ranger and Emergency Services Coordinator on 0429 157 230 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.

Attachments:
- 4302 -Position Description - Ranger - January 2025.pdf