Ranger/Parking Officer

• Be part of a professional and community-focused team committed to protecting public safety, enhancing community wellbeing and delivering high-quality regulatory services
• Contribute to maintaining safe, accessible and welcoming public spaces through education, compliance and responsible enforcement.
• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that encourages ongoing learning, skill development and career progression.

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about protecting your community, solving problems and delivering quality customer service? Parkes Shire Council is seeking a motivated and professional

Ranger/Parking Officer to join our Regulatory Services team.

This is a diverse and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work across a broad range of regulatory and compliance functions, helping to maintain public safety, protect community amenity and ensure compliance with legislation and Council policies.

As a Ranger/Parking Officer, you will undertake a wide variety of regulatory responsibilities including:

• Investigating complaints and responding to customer enquiries
• Enforcing parking regulations and undertaking public space patrols
• Managing companion animal matters, including animal control, impounding, investigations and shelter operations
• Conducting inspections and investigations, gathering evidence and preparing enforcement documentation
• Issuing Penalty Infringement Notices, Official Cautions, Orders and other statutory notices where appropriate
• Preparing investigation briefs and representing Council in Court or Tribunals when required
• Working collaboratively with NSW Government agencies, emergency services, veterinarians, animal welfare organisations and the community
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and statutory documentation
• Contributing to the day-to-day operation of Council's Animal Shelter Facility

More information about the role can be found in the Ranger/Parking Officer Position Description.

About You

The successful applicant requires strong communication and teamwork skills. To be successful in this position you will need:

• Current and maintained NSW Driver's Licence
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience, ideally in a regulatory, compliance or Local Government Ranger role
• Experience working with small and large animals
• Strong communication, customer service, investigation and conflict resolution skills
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation, exercise sound judgement and maintain professionalism in challenging situations
• Well-developed organisational and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to prepare reports, correspondence and maintain accurate records
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team while contributing to a positive workplace culture
• A commitment to safety, reliability and delivering high-quality community services
• The flexibility to participate in after-hours and on-call work and undertake role-specific training, including dangerous dog handling if required
• Compliance with the immunisation requirements of the position (or willingness to obtain)

It will be highly favorable if you possess any of the following:

• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment.

The role has been evaluated as being

Grade 9 of the Council's salary structure with a commencing salary of $70,108.50 ($35.48 per hour) to $80,624.78 ($40.80). The commencing salary to be determined upon the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidates.

Benefits Of Working At Council Include

• 38 hour working week and a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $20.29 per week
• On-Call Allowance when rostered
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• One week of My Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!