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Salary: $62,124 up to $71,178/annum +12% super. Do you have a desire to experience the Tweeds beautiful beaches, seaside villages, riverside towns, the hinterland and everything in between as part of a great team where no two days are the same? Are you interested in animal management, protecting the environment, helping the community and solving complex challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for energetic and community focused individuals to join our team. You will work within a dynamic team environment in a mixed office and field-based role. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of areas including animal control, public spaces, overgrown land, illegal dumping and parking. Daily interaction with members of the public will require effective interpersonal and customer service skills. About the role: The Ranger Team is responsible for community education and regulatory functions associated with the Companion Animals Act, Local Government Act, Road Transport (General) Act, Australian Road Rules, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act You will look after people and places, using your effective customer service skills to communicate with members of the public while managing demanding situations to protect our community, environment and animals The role provides a balance between working in the field and completing professional reports in the office As part of your duties, you will be required to respond to a range of compliance related issues that you will investigate under applicable legislation The work environment is busy, has competing demands and requires well developed time management skills. To be successful in this role you will need: A passion for the natural environment and community Experience in the preparation of correspondence and reports Experience or an interest in the care of animals and effective animal handling techniques including the capture of livestock, cats and aggressive or dangerous dogs Experience in or a willingness to learn, regulatory or enforcement functions Competence in the interpretation and application of legislation What''s on offer: a base salary ranging from $62,124 per annum with competency-based increments up to $71,178 per annum, plus 12% super 76 hour, fortnight - 7 day rotating roster. training and development opportunities flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more). About us: Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast. The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm. Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. Join an employer of choice . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. Where it''s located: This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site. Position closes: Friday 7 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted. SK97188A #J-18808-Ljbffr