Ranger

Ranger

• Full-Time, Permanent Opportunity in Stirling
• $85,751.72 - $90,264.87 per year plus 15% shift loading and 11.5% superannuation
• Annual leave loading and employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%

About Us

Community Development Directorate

The City’s Community Development Directorate provides a broad range of facilities, services, projects, and events that directly impact the daily lives of our 224,000 residents and visitors.

The Directorate works to develop safe and vibrant places and deliver services and facilities to support a community that is healthy, welcoming and thriving.

Our Community Safety Team provide a highly visible and responsive Community Safety service in partnership with the Community to contribute to a safe and secure lifestyle and sustainable city.

Why join the City of Stirling

Join us in shaping a brighter future and making a lasting impact on our community! As one of the largest and most vibrant local governments in Western Australia, the City of Stirling offers exciting and challenging career opportunities where you can truly make a difference.

Be part of our progressive team and take pride in the positive change we're creating for our community.

About the Position

Our Community Safety team are currently seeking highly motivated and dedicated Rangers who are confident in engaging with our community and are customer focused. In this position you will provide community education and the enforcement of relevant Acts, Regulations and Local Laws to improve community safety and neighbourhood amenity.

This position operates on a 9-day fortnight roster and may include weekend and night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Ranger will include but are not limited to:

• Attending to general ranger duties including enquiries and complaints received concerning the various responsibilities undertaken by the section.
• Interpretation, administration and enforcement of relevant Acts, regulations, and Local Laws.
• Efficiently and accurately utilise mobile computing, GPS technology and other related systems.
• Undertaking parking patrols to encourage/achieve a high level of compliance with parking prohibitions and restrictions and to deter anti-social behaviour.
• Assist with the operations of the Animal Care Facility.
• Inspecting vacant land to ensure adequate firebreaks have been cleared in accordance with provisions of the Bush Fires Act.
• Enforcing the provisions of the Litter Act and investigate complaints.
• Enforcing parking restrictions including daily (Monday to Friday) checking of clearways and schools.

For further information, please refer to the position description. 

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Previous experience as a Ranger or in a similar role; including experience in local government or similar law enforcement settings.
• Experience with investigations including supporting documentation.
• Experience in animal handling.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, superior community engagement and customer service, conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with experience in dealing with difficult situations.
• Knowledge of the relevant Acts, Regulations and Local Laws applicable to Ranger Services, as well as the ability to research and interpret legislative requirements.

For further information, please refer to the position description. 

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:

• Free parking and easy public transport access
• Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• 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 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
• Amazing in-house employee canteen
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Generous study assistance
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

This permanent position is a Level 6 Inside Workforce Agreement positions which attracts a salary from $85,751.72 - $90,264.87 gross pro rata per annum plus 15% shift loading and superannuation. The position also includes use of a company vehicle.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability obtain a:

• A copy of Australian driving licence
• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
• The right to work in Australia

More about the City

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 243,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural, and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

No two days are the same, if you want to be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference, then ‘Apply’ now, we want to hear from you!  

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Daniel Binder, 9205 8555 or via email *************@stirling.wa.gov.au

Applications close 6pm on 25 April 2025, however, please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.