Ranger

- Full Time Permanent
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong!

Use your local government regulatory experience to support fair, consistent and effective development compliance across our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.

Are you a confident and community-minded Ranger who can balance education, customer service and effective enforcement? We want to hear from you.

We are seeking a practical and professional Ranger to join our Community Safety team.

The Role:

In this role, you will provide advice on matters relating to law, order and public safety, while implementing delegated Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Council policies across the Shire.

You will work closely with community members, landholders, WA Police, government agencies and internal teams. Your ability to investigate matters thoroughly, communicate clearly and manage challenging situations professionally will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced regulatory professional who enjoys field-based work, community education, investigation and practical problem-solving.

This role includes participation in a four-week roster cycle, involving one weekend shift in every four weeks

In this role, some of your key accountabilities will include:

- Enforce relevant legislation, local laws and Council policies,



including issuing infringements where required.
- Investigate and respond to ranger-related matters, including animal control, litter, parking and vehicle impounding.
- Undertake patrols of the district, Council assets and buildings, and respond to after-hours callouts where required.
- Provide clear written and verbal advice to the community, landholders and Shire officers.
- Prepare prosecution briefs, notices, summonses and evidence, and attend court or tribunal proceedings as required.
- Support community education activities and maintain accurate records, correspondence and reports.

Key attributes we are looking for include:

- Working knowledge of Ranger-related statutes, Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and policies.
- Demonstrated ability to enforce regulatory requirements fairly, consistently and professionally.
- Sound conflict resolution skills and the confidence to manage challenging interactions.
- Strong report writing, verbal communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- A general knowledge of court procedures and evidence requirements.
- A valid C class driver's licence, the ability to meet the physical requirements of the role and eligibility to obtain a police clearance. TechnologyOne experience, a current Senior First Aid Certificate, local district knowledge and the ability to drive in varied conditions will be highly regarded.





The Important Stuff!

An attractive salary is on offer dependent on experience.

Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

- Free local gym membership
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
- Two additional Local Government days off per year
- The option of Purchased Leave
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
- Free Onsite Parking

About the Shire!

With offices located in Mundijong and Byford, just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire excellent people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Rockingham, Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.

Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.

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