Local Council Ranger

As a Ranger, you'll play a vital role in upholding local standards by conducting patrols, responding to inquiries, and enforcing council regulations.

This role is essential to ensuring that the spaces we share are safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone. You'll be the trusted person in the field from investigating complaints and issuing notices and enforcing council regulations to maintain a high standard of community living

Located in the southwestern part of Sydney, New South Wales, oversees a dynamic and growing area known for its strong community ties, diverse natural landscapes, and commitment to sustainable growth.

What You'll Do:

This is varied and active role, with no two days the same!
You'll take charge of a range of regulatory tasks that impact local safety and environmental health. You'll be conducting patrols to ensure compliance, investigating complaints, providing helpful advice, and issuing notices as necessary. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct inspections, respond to inquiries, and maintain Council's standards, whether it's through managing animal control or addressing environmental and building compliance.
• Undertake patrols and investigate complaints
• As an authorised officer, you'll have the authority to issue penalty notices, enforce regulations, and undertake inspections across various areas, including parking, development sites, and more.
• Investigate complaints on matters ranging from animal control to illegal dumping
• Prepare evidence, keep detailed records, and, if required, represent the Council in court on regulatory matters.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Directly impact public safety and environmental health in your local area.
• Competitive Compensation
• On going training and development

About You:

We're looking for someone with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to public service. You bring to the table:

• A tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in local government regulatory services, ideally with a strong grasp of legislation such as the Local Government Act 1993 and Companion Animals Act 1998.
• Resilience, excellent communication abilities, and conflict resolution skills make you a standout in engaging with the public effectively.
• Confidently manage animals in line with council regulations, investigating and addressing complaints related to animal control.

This is a great opportunity for those passionate about public service and making a difference within their community.

Apply Today!

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.