Casual Ranger

About the position:

The City has a unique and exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Ranger team. 

The role of Casual Ranger is to promote public education on animal management, local laws, parking, fire prevention and to enforce relevant legislation, ensuring a safe and secure City of Greater Geraldton community. Casual Rangers assist the wider team to meet ongoing operational demands by covering roster gaps, including weekends and public holidays.

Key accountabilities:

• Effectively apply and administer the City’s responsibilities in relation to animal management, local laws, parking, camping grounds, caravan parks, off-road vehicles and litter, as per the relevant legislation, Council and community expectations.
• Provide effective customer engagement and build relationships with customers to ensure a consistent and responsive customer experience.
• Respond to general enquiries and complaints (personal, written or telephone) relating to area of expertise and ensure reviews of infringements are handled in a timely manner.

For further information, view the position description: Casual Ranger (Ref: 1197)

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Mark Lambert, Coordinator Ranger Services on (08) 9956 6769.

Position requirements:

Successful applicants will ideally have relevant qualifications and experience for the position, however the City will consider all applications and will provide necessary training for successful applicants.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A casual rate of $45.83 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20% Superannuation
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Career opportunities
• Centrally located
• Free parking

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document addressing the following 3 selection criteria (maximum two A4 pages) providing examples to support your claims (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Thursday 22 October 2024

1. Sound computer literacy, interpersonal, negotiation, public relations, customer service, reporting and communication (both written and verbal) skills;
2. Sound analytical, investigative and problem solving skills; and,
3. Sound knowledge and appreciation of relevant legislation, regulations and current ranger services requirements, principles and practices within Western Australia.