AddressAbout us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
Environmental Health and Compliance plays a vital role in protecting the health, environment and safety of our growing City. Our team of dedicated professionals are responsible for environmental protection and public health programs, development compliance, regulatory and Animal Services.
About the role
As the Ranger and Animal Services Coordinator you will lead and manage an effective team across a range of Regulatory functions, including parking enforcement, Animal Services and local laws enforcement. You will coordinate the day to day operations of the Rangers and Animal Services team, ensuring processes and protocols are in place along with relevant legislation and Council policies.
Essential criteria
- A tertiary qualification relating to the role e.g. Regulatory Services, or Compliance
- Experience in Local Government Law Enforcement
- Proven experience in staff management and leadership, and the ability to build teams with a commitment to high standards of performance
- High level understanding of the Road Rules 2014, Roads Regulations 2008, Local Government Act 1993, Companion Animals Act 1998, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Road Transport Act 2013, and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
- Sound financial management experience, including budget management
- Legal/court experience as it relates to Ranger functions, including the preparation and presentation of evidence for Court proceedings
- Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high level customer service outcomes
- Experience in policy and procedure development
- Current Class C Driver Licence
Commencing salary: $109,032.00 per annum, plus 11% Superannuation.
Access to a Leaseback Vehicle or Motor Vehicle Allowance is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Greg McCarthy, Environmental Health and Compliance Manager, on 4732 7808.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
