2024_Ranger: Carnarvon

Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia

Ranger - Carnarvon

As a Ranger for the Shire of Carnarvon, you will be highly motivated, have a friendly disposition, good communication skills, and have a demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment. You will be required to police and implement Local Government By-laws and Acts of Parliament relevant to the role in accordance with Council Policy under the direction of the Senior Ranger.

Key role outcomes:

• Demonstrate successful leadership through the application of the Shire's core values by promoting a work culture of sustainability, quality improvement, efficiency, and excellent customer service that corresponds to our Code of Conduct and Customer Service Charter.  
• A commitment to a safe work environment and WHS legislation, policy, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Local Government Act (WA) 1995 and any relevant legislation.
• To undertake the collection, impounding, and release to lawful owners (on receipt of payment of fines), rehousing and destruction of dogs as required, in accordance with statutory compliance.
• To work in collaboration with other Agencies as directed, or as required (i.e., WA Police, RSPCA, DPAW, Fisheries). 
• Be willing to participate in a roster system including weekends.
• To assist with emergency response/recovery arising from natural events and other disasters.
• To represent the Shire in legal matters pertinent to the roles and responsibilities of this position. 
• To conduct patrols and surveillance across the district, as directed. 
• To ensure all law enforcement databases are maintained to an accurate standard.
• Travel to Coral Bay and other parts of the Shire of Carnarvon, as required. 
  
  

Work, Health & Safety Responsibilities

• To take reasonable care for their own safety and health and to avoid harming the safety and health of other people through any act or omission at Shire workplaces. And as relevant: 
  
• Proactively comply with all Shire WHS Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, Practice, duties and other relevant conditions. As well as with the WA WHS Act 2020, WHS (General) Regulations 2022, all other relevant Regulations, Codes of Practice and Australian Standards. implemented and are being followed by employees. 
  
• As far as reasonably possible comply with instructions given by their employer or an authorised person in the interests of safety and health and in accordance with the WHS Act.   
  
• Must report to their manager, supervisor, WHS Representative, PC&S and/or other relevant contact person work related injuries, near misses and any hazards at the workplace that they cannot correct themselves. 
  
• Must use, store and maintain personal protective equipment as properly instructed, and not damage or misuse any equipment or facilities provided in the interests of safety and health.
  
• Participate in and where possible provide leadership for a continuous improvement culture of safety where best practice initiatives are entrenched in daily business activities. 
  

Essential Criteria:

• Highly developed ability to uphold a values-based approach in the workplace. 
• Highly effective communication skills (written and verbal) including ability to prepare initial reports, letters, emails and assist with applications. 
  
• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services), Gazettal as a Ranger, as per the requirements in the Local Government Act 1995 or ability to acquire. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to be able to deal with internal and external customer enquiries and resolve conflicts.
• Physically able to undertake catchment inspection and monitoring activities.
• Ability to work effectively and productively within a team or independently. Knowledge and experience of all Irrigation infrastructure including pumps, aerators,
• Able to demonstrate effectiveness in policing by-law enforcement.
• Able to work alone in remote areas; large amount of driving/travel.
  
  

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to accurately record, file and collate data effectively. 
• A sound level of understanding of the broad functions of Local Government, statutory requirements and local laws. 
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, self-organise and work independently to plan and prioritise workloads within an environment of competing priorities and strict deadlines. 

Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications required of the role:

• Current Western Australia Driver's License.
• Firearm's License as determined with ability to acquire. 
  

Pre-employment screening required for this role: 

• National Police Clearance - Less than 6 months old
• Pre-employment Medical Screening
• Alcohol and Other Drug screening
• Audiometric Testing

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful applicant will join the Regulatory Services Team with a starting salary from $72,908.16 per annum, plus allowances (if eligible) and superannuation. 

Other cash benefits include but not limited to: 

• $1,126.69 p/a District Allowance*
• $4,307.94 p/a Housing Allowance*
• $1,226.82 p/a Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
• $8,617.71 p/a Superannuation (Statutory)
• $1,566.86 p/a Superannuation additional 2% (Optional, subject to employee salary sacrifice)*
• $3,500.00 Retention bonus upon completion of 3 years of service*
• $440.00 p/a Annual Leave Travel Assistance 
• Salary Continuance Insurance

Leave entitlements* 

• 5 weeks Annual leave
• 2 Local Government Public Holidays
• 10 days of paid Personal Leave
• 10 days of paid Pandemic Leave
• 38 hours of paid Volunteer Emergency Services Leave

Additional Allowances and Subsidies as per Attraction and Retention Policy*

• Salary Sacrificing for a range of benefits
• Local Club Membership Subsidies
• Gym Membership Subsidy
• Annual Pass for Aquatic Centre

*Subject to Corporate Policy

It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role. A copy of the position description can be obtained by following this link: 40bPD_Carnarvon Ranger

For further information about the role please telephone People and Culture Services on (08) 9941 0000 or email hr@carnarvon.wa.gov.au

To apply for the position, please submit your application by following the prompts below and clicking on "Submit Application". Please ensure you provide an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter that addresses the Essential and Desirable Criteria. 

Applications close 4pm on 19 July 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.