10392 Ranger - Local Laws

Role: 10392 Ranger
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Blackwater
Department:  Communities
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3 - 4: $75,333.96 - $86,576.99 per annum + superannuation

Do you have a background in Local Laws, Compliance or Enforcement?  Or are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career change?

Central Highlands Regional Council Rangers team has a position available in Blackwater. We are looking for someone who is passionate about educating and promoting legislation around council's Local Laws and policies about responsible animal management practices to the community. To be successful in this role you will enjoy talking to people, be inquisitive, resilient and empathetic but still have the confidence to enforce council’s Local Laws and deal with difficult situations. You will be well supported by the Rangers team who will help you to polish your technical skills and expertise in compliance, enforcement or animal management. 

In this diverse role, your daily activities will include:

• Providing high level customer service to members of the public and internal stakeholders
• Completing detailed reports relating to ranger services
• Conducting patrols and carrying out inspections/investigations enforcing domestic animal legislation and Local Laws
• Investigation of breaches to Local Laws and statutory provisions
• Issuing infringement notices
• Recording and reporting of incidents
• Recommending legal action and providing evidence in court hearings
• Cleaning and maintaining the animal management facility

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Ability to complete enforcement activities in line with Local Laws and other legislation
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in relation to enforcement procedures and Local Laws and other legislation
• Sound computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills with well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Current Queensland C Class drivers licence
• Ability to undertake Local Government Worker and Authorised Person training (training provided upon commencement)
• Ability to undertake training for permits/approvals for ACDC, 1080 operators’ licence, First Aid and CPR

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Uniforms provided
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee assistance program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Criminal History Check
• Reference and licence checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 8.00am, Wednesday 17 April 2024