About Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.3 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.Your New Role: We have a fantastic 6-month opportunity for an experienced Ranger to join our multi-award-winning organisation and work in our Development and Compliance team.Reporting to the Team Leader Rangers, you will undertake animal control, impounding, parking and other activities in order to provide an efficient and effective regulatory and enforcement service that meets statutory obligations within the budgetary framework established by Council. You will also implement and enforce the provision of applicable Acts, Regulations, local laws and Council policies. Key accountabilities include Investigate and enforce regulatory aspects of various Acts and Council policies.Undertake animal control and impounding activities.Issue Penalty Infringement Notices.Conduct patrols, investigations and interviews relating to regulatory services operations.Provide education and information to the community on a range of Council mattersFor a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.About You: To be successful in this role, you should possess Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation and/or equivalent relevant industry experience; demonstrated experience in regulatory services and handling domestic animals and livestock; superior communication skills, both verbal and written with customers in a potentially conflict situation; and the ability to record accurate notes, prepare routine correspondence and tend evidence in a court of law.Please note it is a requirement of this role to participate in a rotating roster for on-call and weekend work. Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:A temporary full-time position for a period of 6-months38-hour work weekMonthly RDO’sWeekly salary of $1,270.88 to $1,430.37 (plus superannuation).A working environment focused on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.Interested?Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); andYour current resume.Applications Close: COB Wednesday 23 October 2024 Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position Current immunisation against tetanus and Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations Have questions? Please contact Hiring Manager - Retha Du Preez, Group Manager Development and Compliance, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process. Position Description
AUD
West Kempsey
2440
