Eurobodalla Shire Council

Ranger

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a permanent full time role in the Development and Compliance team and based at the Moruya Administration Office. As a Ranger, you will play a key role in regulating and controlling activities in public areas in accordance with the relevant Acts, regulations and Council policies. Duties include:

• Investigating matters of law enforcement and other areas including: parking; litter control; illegal dumping; companion animals; derelict vehicles/articles; overgrown premises and illegal uses of Councils property/assets.
• Responding to all relevant complaints, service requests and instruction, including: allegations of land clearing; environmental issues; pollution events; water sampling; field inspections; signposting and other related matters.
• Providing community advice, education, guidance and enforcement in the above matters.
• Enforcing compliance with relevant legislation, local plans and procedures. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of relevant legislation and outstanding interpersonal skills, with an ability to make clear, accurate judgements in challenging situations. You will have a can-do attitude, strong investigative skills and the ability to produce successful outcomes when working with a broad range of stakeholders and members of the community. A successful application should further demonstrate the following:

• Experience working within a regulatory framework and knowledge of enforcement and compliance strategies within relevant legislation.
• Ability to ensure compliance, including analysing of issues and effective interactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $2,762.97 to $3,415.13 gross per fortnight consisting of:

• $2,478.00 to $3,062.90 base salary
• $284.97 to $352.23 superannuation (at 11.5%)

When required by Council, participation in an on call roster is part of this position. An allowance is paid when on call.

A fully maintained Council vehicle for to/from home use is available with this position.

 Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Rory Hogan on 02 4474 1019.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 2 March 2025.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.