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Ranger
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Communities
About the Role
The Ranger will be responsible for monitoring, and operating council’s animal management responsibilities whilst ensuring compliance and enforcement on a wide range of legislation and Council’s Local Laws policies. Implementation of Councils Pest Management & Stock Route Network Management Plan. Rangers also deliver on community education with a focus on responsible pet ownership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS ROLE
- Service delivery. As part of the ranger services team, assist the Coordinator Ranger Services with the successful delivery of the full range of ranger services responsibilities in accordance with established legislation, policies and procedures (including complying with councils Customer Service Charter), while maintaining a strong customer focus.
- Technical skills and expertise. Understand, interpret, administer and comply with relevant legislation and Council policies applicable to the functions within a local government ranger services unit (animal control, local laws, plant & animal pest and stock route management).
- Teamwork. Working collaboratively across the organisation, sharing knowledge and experiences. Identification of potential opportunities for innovation and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Council’s operations.
- Information delivery. Produce high standard reports, correspondence and advice to internal and external clients relevant to disciplines within the unit.
- Maintain pound facilities. Rangers are responsible for the day to day maintenance/cleaning of the pound and cattery ensuring that all animals are fed, cages cleaned, and facility is kept at a satisfactory standard in accordance with relevant codes of practice.
Additionally, this position may be required to conduct other duties as lawfully directed by the reporting manager.
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Mandatory:
- Possess sound skills in the operation of Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a similar capacity; or similar role, including pest animal control, pest plant control, behaviour and safe handling management of domestic animals and livestock, First Aid, firearms handling and safety, investigating breaches, issuing fines & court appearances
- Knowledge or experience in Councils Rural Services functions including maintenance and operation of plant and equipment, stock routes & watering facilities, stock fencing, agricultural chemicals
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCES REQUIRED
Mandatory:
- Secondary education to year 12
- Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers’ licence
- Must be willing to undertake training to become competent in relevant disciplines required within the Ranger Services Role
- Within 12 months of appointment, successfully undertake training for permits/approvals for, ACDC unrestricted licence, 1080 operators’ licence, Firearms licence & First Aid
Desirable:
- A Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance) or equivalent
- Certificate in Animal Handling or equivalent experience in animal handling
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
- Sound written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with customers at all levels in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement in relation to enforcement procedures and local laws and other legislation.
Basic knowledge of local Government functions, various legislation including procedures for local laws and policies and powers of entry.
ELIGIBILTY AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a temporary or casual positon, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical and Functional Assessment including Drug & Alcohol testing.
- Criminal History
- Reference checks
Central Highlands Regional Council will arrange these checks for the preferred candidate following interview.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents:
1. A cover letter outlining your skills, experience and qualifications addressing the selection criteria.
2. Your resume, including a minimum of 2 referees.
For further information Please review the POSITION DESCRIPTION or contact Brett Keys, Coordinator Ranger Services on 1300 242 686 within business hours.
Benefits There are some great benefits working for Council, including:
- A generous superannuation scheme – 12% for employees contributing 6%, total 18% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- PPE supplied
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 day fortnight
Applications close: 12 Noon, Monday 29 July 2019
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