Ranger - General Duties

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to work with our local community on education and enforcement of various legislation and Council policies. 

In this role, you will be responsible for providing regulatory enforcement and associated education services for the community in relation to dog control, parking, unlawful camping, littering, vehicles on beaches, straying stock, animal impounding, overgrown properties and abandoned vehicles.  

You will be confident, resilient and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where the focus is about making a positive difference to our community by providing exceptional customer service and education.

Thinking on your feet will be a daily occurrence along with adapting at a moment’s notice. This role will give you exposure to a variety of duties and responsibilities in a hands-on environment.

We are looking for someone with: 

• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) and/or Rangers 1 & 2 or a willingness to obtain qualifications in this field.
• Demonstrated experience in local government regulatory services and a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work effectively, autonomously and accept responsibility within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated experience in negotiation and conflict resolution.

Please note that to be a successful candidate for this role you’ll be required to complete a pre-employment medical check (this will include a drug and alcohol test, sight and hearing, functional and medical component)

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Salary range circa $69,100 - $76,000 p.a. plus superannuation. 

A "to and from" use vehicle is available and will be discussed with the successful candidate. 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time. 38 hours per week on a 7-day rotating roster.

Closing date: Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Jason Fardell, Coordinator Rangers who is the hiring manager for this role. Jason can be reached on (02) 7955 7254 or jason.fardell@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Jess Anniwell, Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Jess can be reached on (02) 7955 7934 or at jess.anniwell@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.