Field Ranger

Are you interested in local government and animal management?
We have an exciting opportunity for energetic and community focused individuals to join our Ranger team in a mixed office and field role.
Your responsibilities will include parking compliance, patrols of beaches and parks and roaming animals.
Daily interaction with members of the public will require effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

About the role:

• As a Field Ranger you will investigate compliance related issues under the Local Government, Road Transport (General), Public Spaces (Unattended Property) and Companion Animals Acts.
• You will use your customer service skills to communicate with members of the public while managing demanding situations.
• The role provides a balance between working in the field and completing reports or documents in the office
• The work environment has competing demands and requires well developed time management skills.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A passion for the community.
• Experience in or a willingness to learn, regulatory or enforcement functions.
• Experience or an interest in the care and handling of animals including the capture of livestock, cats and dogs.
• Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $64,608 per annum with competency-based increments up to $74,025 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.

Key dates:

Position closes:

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

Interview dates:

Interviews will be held on Thursday 1 October and Friday 2 October. Short-listed candidates will be advised no later than Friday 18 September.

SK97188A

OFFICE USE ONLY