- Be the trusted face of compliance and animal welfare across Walcha, five days a week, and make a genuine local difference.
- Earn up to $95,000 per annum (subject to qualifications), plus 12% superannuation and allowances, including compensation for on-call periods and call-outs.
- Hit the ground fully equipped with your own vehicle, tablet and phone, backed by Uralla Shire Council's ranger team.

Welcome to Walcha Council

Walcha Council, small Council, big opportunities.

We're a small regional council with a big geographic footprint and a strong sense of who we are. What sets us apart is how we work as much as what we deliver. Our staff regularly go beyond what's expected, whether that's delivering wraparound services across every stage of life or taking care of the small, practical things that matter to people. We're a place where people step in, take ownership and get things done.

We're also a council on the move. Several senior leaders have joined us in the past 6 to 12 months with a clear mandate to strengthen capability, modernise systems and lift how we operate and present ourselves. We're not standing still, and you'll be part of shaping what comes next.

To learn more, visit https://walcha.nsw.gov.au/

Your Patch, Your Purpose

Reuniting a lost dog with its family, guiding a local business, inspecting a rural sewage system: no two days are the same.

We're seeking a full-time Ranger & Compliance Officer in Walcha, NSW, reporting to the Senior Manager Strategic Planning and Environment. You'll manage companion animals, parking and public place compliance, and sewage inspections.



You'll also share an on-call roster with Uralla Shire Council, approximately every second week (Monday to Sunday), and provide relief for the Uralla Ranger during their leave.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Administering the Companion Animals Act, including the detention and care of stray animals
- Investigating, recording and responding to customer requests and compliance complaints
- Enforcing parking, footway and public place regulations across the Shire
- Undertaking on-site sewage management system inspections and approvals
- Preparing correspondence, reports and education campaigns on companion animals, parking and illegal dumping
- Providing ranger coverage for Uralla Shire Council under the shared on-call roster and during the Uralla Ranger's leave
- Building positive relationships with the community through practical, respectful engagement

To read the full position description, click here.

What You'll Bring to the Beat

To qualify, you'll need tertiary qualifications in Local Government at Certificate IV or above, or substantial progress towards this.

The following will be highly valued:

- Dog handling experience or qualifications
- A current First Aid Certificate




- Knowledge of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
- Experience developing and delivering community education campaigns

Qualifications matter, but character is what makes a great ranger. You're a confident, respectful communicator who educates before enforcing. You stay composed under pressure, and you balance genuine care with the resilience this role demands.

The Rewards of the Role

You'll receive a competitive salary of up to $95,000, based on your skills, experience and qualifications, plus 12% superannuation and allowances. You'll also enjoy:

- Allowances for being on call, plus payment for any call-outs
- A fully kitted-out work vehicle, so your office really is the open road
- A mobile phone and tablet to keep you connected in the field
- Flexible start times
- A full handover and ongoing support from the Uralla Ranger
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Relocation support for the right candidate
- Genuine variety, with roughly 80% in the field and 20% in the office

Making the Move to Walcha?

Our Local Connector, Katrina George, offers free support to help you and your family settle in, from housing and schooling to community connections. Contact Katrina at [email protected].

Ready to Answer the Call?

If you want a role where your work is seen, felt and valued, and where you can be a practical, respected presence in a community that genuinely cares, we're ready for you. Apply now!

Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Company car
- Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

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