Community Safety Ranger

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE CHANCE

- Engage with the community to promote safety and compliance
- Respond to customer queries with professionalism and accuracy
- Support enforcement, education and animal management programs

COULD THIS BE YOU?

We are seeking a motivated professional with experience in regulatory compliance, conflict resolution and customer service. You will have strong interpersonal and written communication skills together with the ability to interpret and enforce legislation in a local government context. You will be confident working independently, managing investigations, preparing detailed reports and supporting community education and enforcement programs.

The Community Safety Officer is responsible for:

- Provide operational service in responding to non–compliance issues under a wide range of legislation relevant to Authorised Officers under the Local Government Act and other Acts delegated to Council
- Respond to and investigate complaints including illegal dumping, illegal advertising and abandoned vehicles
- Respond to unlawful use of public land, animal complaints within the Companion Animals Act and non-compliance or safety issues relating to use of public areas
- Assisting the Environmental Health and Compliance team in the investigation of Environmental Health and Compliance complaints utilising the range of legislation administered by the team.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

- Certificate IV in Local Government (Governance and Administration) for Law Enforcement Officers or similar
- HSC or equivalent work experience in a relevant industry.
- Current Drivers Licence
- Ability to respond to and investigate public safety matters with professionalism and objectivity
- Immunisation against Hepatitis and Tetanus (or willingness to obtain)
- Protection of the Environment – Authorised Officers Course (Desirable)

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ross White, Senior Community Safety Ranger, on 04•• ••• 182

Salary range:



Grade 12 - $78,038.27 - $84,440.58 per year plus 12% superannuation, applicable allowances and a leaseback vehicle for a 38 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.





Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

https://shorturl.at/npAF6

📌 Community Safety Ranger (Tamworth)
🏢 Tamworth Regional Council
📍 Tamworth