Ballina Shire Council

Ranger

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

Ballina Shire Council  are strongly committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race religion, sexual orientation or disability status.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our Public and Environmental team. Reporting to the Team Leader Rangers, in this role you will collaborate with a passionate group responsible for supporting Council to ensure our community adheres to a variety of regulations.

Your daily activities will include:

• Conducting patrols and overseeing public spaces.
• Seizing and impounding stray domestic animals (so they can be looked after in a dedicated facility), and investigating complaints related to animal care and control.
• Registering animals, caring for impounded pets, and arranging for euthanasia when necessary.

You will also play a crucial role in:

• Performing parking patrols and issuing infringement notices.
• Monitoring public areas to ensure compliance with relevant laws and Council policies.

One of the most important aspects of this position is educating the community and encouraging adherence to regulations. If you're looking for a role where you can make a positive impact on people, animals and the environment, then we’d love to have you on our team!

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values - creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• SEINS (Self-Enforcing Infringement Notice Scheme) qualification or equivalent and/or eligibility to obtain such qualification.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to prepare and give evidence.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management and safety issues and the ability to follow safe working practices, particularly around the correct handling and care of livestock and domestic animals.
• Proven ability to deal with a broad range of customers and community representatives in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proven experience in negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Proven ability and reliability to work with minimum supervision.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $61,500 to $76,100 (plus weekend penalties and 11.5% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 9 day fortnight working arrangement.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 14 March 2025

Specific enquiries

Kerri Watts | Manager Public and Environmental Health | 02 6686 1265

How to apply

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