Status:
Permanent, Full Time Employment
Salary range:
Level 3.1 to 5.4 ($66,982.74 - $84,782.27 per annum) dependant on skills, qualifications and experience.
$69,662.05 - $88,173.56 from 1 July 2025.
Job Description
Opportunity:
The City of Albany’s Ranger Team is looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to be part of their Ranger team.
Reporting to the Senior Ranger, this role will see you responsible for, but not limited to:
- Assist customer enquiries by providing advice, support, educational programmes and information on the broad range of animal control, parking, camping, fire prevention and other related activities within the Ranger Team.
- Enforce various Acts, local laws and policies relating to animal control, parking, camping, offroad vehicles, illegal dumping of rubbish, fire prevention and advise staff and public of associated requirements on a day-to-day basis.
- Undertake regular patrols to ensure compliance with the Acts, local laws and policy relating to Ranger roles and responsibilities.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You:
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and with the ability to build positive relationships with people within and outside the team.
- Experience in Bush Fire Mitigation and enforcement of Local Government Fire Management Notices under the Bush Fire Act.
- Experience in general investigations, collection of evidence and preparing investigation case files.
- Strong customer service focus and commitment.
- Well-developed verbal, written and computer literacy skills
- Well-developed time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to interpret Acts or other legislation.
- General off-road and four-wheel driving experience desirable
- Experience in dealing with animals and an understanding of animal behaviour.
If you have experience working in a similar regulatory, customer service environment, knowledge of relevant Acts and other legislation and are passionate about working for the City of Albany please apply.
About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the Community of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed.
What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
- Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Discounted ALAC Memberships
- Festive leave days
- Volunteering support
- Generous study assistance
- Employee recognition program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Novated Leasing (where applicable)
Interested? Please review the job information kit below
- Advice for Prospective Applicants
Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, your cover letter must clearly address the key points outlined in the Document.
If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or on 6820 3110.
Role related queries should be directed to Krysten York, Senior Ranger [email protected] or 6820 3999.
Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Thursday 19 June 2025
The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
