Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
About the position:
This role is responsible for effectively coordinating the Ranger Services Team ensuring the City carries out its obligations and functions in a legal, professional and efficient manner. The Coordinator Ranger Services also ensures the City complies with relevant animal control, local laws, parking, camping grounds, caravan parks, off-road vehicles and litter legislation.
This full time position is offered as a ten month fixed term contract until September 2021.
Key accountabilities:
- Coordinate the day-to-day functions of the Ranger Services Team efficiently, including managing staff rosters, work placements, allocating tasks and prioritising, as well as recommending initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiencies.
- Coordinate the City’s animal management responsibilities and operation of the animal management facility(s) and ensure that they are effectively administered as per relevant legislation and community expectations.
- Coordinate and lead the implementation of the City Centre Car Parking Management Plan and the Corella Management Program including assisting with periodical updates to both plans.
- Coordinate the Ranger Services Team to effectively apply and administer the City’s responsibilities in relation to animal management, local laws, parking, camping grounds, caravan parks, off-road vehicles and litter, as per the relevant legislation, Council and community expectations.
For further information view the position description: Coordinator Ranger Services Ref: 639
To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Mark Adams, Manager Urban and Regional Development on 08 9956 6720.
Position requirements:
The successful applicant will have extensive experience in leading and managing teams, as well as extensive experience in all facets of ranger services operations. Additionally, the position requires comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and current ranger services requirements, principles and practices within Western Australia as well as holding relevant qualifications.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
A salary starting from $106,182 per annum or $53.7356 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 18.5% Superannuation
- 27 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
Interested in applying?
To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:
- A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
- A current resume
- A document addressing each of the selection criteria outlined in the roles position description (please refer to Information for Applicants for further details)
Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Friday 6 November 2020.
