Senior Ranger

Our Council

Narromine Shire Council covers an area of 5264 km2 and has a population of approximately 6444 in the rural townships of Narromine, Trangie & Tomingley and the surrounding rural areas. Narromine is located 40km from the regional city of Dubbo.

The identities and values of Narromine Shire have been shaped by the culture of the Wiradjuri People, early farmers and by our strong aviation and sporting history. Today, the Shire has a significant farming-based industry that contributes nationally.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced applicant for the Senior Ranger position.

The objective of this position is to:

• Coordinate, supervise and control Ranger Services to ensure effective compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations and Industry standards.
• Provide a senior specialist and technical hands-on operational service in responding to the range of Environmental, Nuisance and Companion Animal Complaints; and
• Deliver a high level of Companion Animal Services to customers through the efficient management of Council’s Animal Shelter.

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

Essential

Demonstrated capability, typically 5-7 years in the following areas:

• Providing staff supervision, including mentoring support, promoting team effectiveness and continuous improvement within the team
• Applying professional interpersonal skills in all internal and external customer interactions including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Ensuring regulatory compliance in an operational environment including investigating and resolving a range of Environmental, Nuisance and Companion Animal complaints
• Promoting and delivering Companion Animal Services, including the efficient operation of the Animal Shelter, to a range of customers
• Project planning and management processes including leading and participating in a range of environmental and companion animal awareness and education programs and projects
• Identifying risk and applying risk management processes
• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or relevant experience.
• Class C NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing.
• Computer skills, including use of online databases and Microsoft Office.
• Capable and confident in handling dogs, cats, horses, cattle and other livestock.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Penalty Infringement Notice training (PINs)

 Desirable:

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Traffic Controllers Blue Card (Stop/Slow)
• Microchipping Implementation Certificate

 Special Conditions:

• The position will involve exposure to deceased or injured animals and untreated animal waste.
• Participate on Council’s after hours On-Call Roster when required.
• This position may require work on weekends and public holidays.  Appropriate penalty rates per the current award will be applied accordingly. 

Note: A National Criminal History Record Check is required for this position.

The details relating to this position are:

• The position is graded 14 within Council's salary structure
• The salary range is from $86,083 - $97,396 per annum plus on call allowance and superannuation. The salary step is determined by an annual competency assessment. 
• 38 hour working week applies. 
• 9 day fortnight.  Rostered Day Off every second Monday.
• The opportunity for a leaseback vehicle is available for this position.
• Employment conditions are as per the Local Government (State) Award
• Narromine Shire Council promotes the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment
• Narromine Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and promotes diversity and inclusion across our shire. People with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess. 

Please refer to the attached position description for the entire scope of essential and desirable criteria which all applicants must meet.

Pre-employment screening

Should you be shortlisted for interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment screening process as part of the selection process:

• A functional assessment (at Council's expense) including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks from your 2 work related referees
• Any other additional screening that may be relevant to the role
• Council will check the authenticity of certificates and qualification

Privacy Statement

As part of the recruitment process, Narromine Shire Council will be collecting information about you. This information is private information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act. This information will be included in the recruitment file and only accessed by members of the Recruitment Selection Panel. 

Contact and notes

Enquiries: David Robins, Manager Human Resources (02) 6889 9999

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 11 May 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE YOU START TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION, YOU CANNOT SAVE IT AND RETURN TO IT LATER. WE WOULD RECOMMEND THAT YOU CREATE YOUR ANSWERS IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT (EG WORD) AND THEN COPY YOUR ANSWERS INTO THIS PAGE WHEN YOU ARE READY. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND BE PREPARED WITH YOUR RESUME READY TO UPLOAD WHEN YOU COMMENCE THE PROCESS.

Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application.