Ranger
- Work for the fastest-growing and second largest city in the NT
- Full time, Ongoing Level 4 ($85,738.16 - $90,078.18 + Super)
- Generous employee benefits and professional development opportunities
Position objective
Our Rangers are required to ensure effective administration and enforcement of Council By-laws and regulations through positive community education and promotion.
Position context
City of Palmerston’s Capability Framework describes the capabilities and associated behaviours expected of Council employees at every level. These capabilities relate to generic knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviours required by employees to perform their roles effectively.
Working with the Regulatory Services Operations Coordinator, the Regulatory Services team and other Council employees, the Ranger is responsible for the promotion, education and enforcement of a range of services and programs that contribute to the delivery of City of Palmerston Community Plan including:
- Animal management
- Community safety
- Management of legislative and by-law breaches
- Contractor management
- Sustainable and strategic project delivery
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- As an Authorised Officer of Council, enforce all relevant by-laws, legislation and policies within the Municipality, including dog containment and impounding, the transfer of dogs for euthanising or veterinarian treatment, parking control, public places patrols and the issuing of infringement notices.
- Respond to complaints received by Council from members of the public and other stakeholders.
- Complete a range of administrative work associated with the role, such as maintaining registers or producing correspondence on behalf of Council.
- Conduct investigations, interviews and provide stakeholders with progress reports and outcomes.
- Organise contractors to carry out work needed as a result of by-law breaches.
- Assist in the preparation of prosecution briefs in line with the relevant legislation and Council policy and provide evidence in court as an Authorised Officer of Council.
- Participate in community education activities relating to by-laws and other related urban management matters.
- Carry out on-call and out of hour’s duties as rostered or as required.
- Responsible and accountable for making and keeping records of work-related activities.
Delegations
- The Ranger is an authorised person pursuant to Part 9-6 of the Local Government Act, with authority to enforce Council’s By-Laws and other legislation which Council has been empowered to administer.
What Council is looking for
- Certificate III in Local Governance or an associated field is desirable.
- Completion of Year 12 Secondary School education and minimum of four years practical experience in a similar role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide cross section of people and produce professional written correspondence.
- Demonstrated experience in negotiation, assessment and problem solving to efficiently and appropriately resolve complex and sensitive issues.
- Ability to interpret, adhere to, follow, and regulate relevant Northern Territory Government and Council legislation and policies.
- Competent animal handling skills and physical ability to safely capture, lift and handle large dogs and equipment, in some cases under difficult conditions.
- Sound administrative skills and competency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work a rotating roster outside of ordinary hours including weekend and after-hours work.
- Experience working in a cross-cultural environment, especially with Indigenous communities.
- A positive attitude and commitment to deliver quality customer service.
- A clear understanding of the role that Work, Health and Safety plays within the workplace coupled with a willingness to commit and adhere to Work, Health and Safety practices and policies.
Further information
Prior to City of Palmerston’s employment offer being confirmed, successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia, hold a Class C Drivers Licence, provide copies of relevant qualifications, and undergo a criminal history check. Some roles may require successful applicants to attend a medical examination, participate in a psychometric assessment, hold a Working with Children clearance and/or hold a White Card.
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Applications Close: 5pm Monday 17 November 2025
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