Ranger

Ranger (Ref: 1190 & 1196)

• Salary $98,576 to $103,911 per annum inclusive of 15% shift loading
• Up to 21% superannuation with co-contribution scheme
• 12 rostered days off each year
• 27 days annual leave each year

About the position:

The City of Greater Geraldton’s dedicated Ranger team is evolving and, due to internal promotions, is seeking two resilient, community‑minded people to step into fast‑paced and highly rewarding roles. Under the guidance of Senior Rangers, the team manages a consistently high and varied workload including animal management, local law enforcement, investigations, evidence gathering, and community education.

Key accountabilities:

• Carry out routine patrols and undertake compliance activities.

• Conduct thorough investigations, gather evidence, take witness statements, and prepare high quality briefs of evidence.

• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and policies with accuracy and consistency.

• Apply enforcement action confidently, fairly and professionally when required.

• Manage complex and at times challenging situations with resilience, composure and sound judgement.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment.

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Mark Lambert, Coordinator Ranger Services on (08) 9956 6600 9956 6600).

Position requirements:

• Highly motivated with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service

• Strong communication skills with the ability to educate, influence and enforce where required

• Experience or the ability to develop capability in investigations and court processes

• Effective time management, self-organisation and prioritising skills

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

Rangers work a roster including one weekend in four, and public holidays. This attracts a 15% loading which brings the total annual salary to between $98,576 and $103,911 offered dependent on knowledge, skills and experience. The base salary is $85,719 to $90,358 per annum.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Structured initial and ongoing training

• Health & Wellbeing Program

• Career opportunities

• Study Assistance

• Centrally located

• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. Witha growing population of over 41,000 people itoffers a wide rangeof services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

Visit the City’s website: Employment - City of Greater Geraldton to apply.

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include the following:

1. A current resume

2. A written response (maximum 1250 characters per criteria) addressing the following selection criteria inclusive of examples to support your claims:

i. Experience in ranger services or a comparable compliance/regulatory environment.

ii. Investigative and analytical capability, including evidence gathering.

iii. Ability to interpret and apply legislation, local laws and policies.

iv. Communication, negotiation and customer service skills.

v. Resilience and ability to manage competing priorities.

Applications close 4pm Monday 12 October 2026.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER