Do you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with the community, and playing a hands-on role in keeping your city safe and well-managed? We are seeking a motivated and community-focused Ranger to join our Regulatory Services team.

This is a diverse, field-based role where you will be responsible for delivering frontline regulatory services across the Local Government Area. No two days are the same, from responding to customer requests and investigating compliance matters, to managing companion animals and supporting community education initiatives.

• One (1) permanent, full-time position available.
• Remuneration package of $2,582.98 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,099.58 gross per fortnight + superannuation.
• Access to Council’s Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.

Your new role:

A day in the life of a council ranger is anything but ordinary.

Daily tasks can include dealing with roaming dogs, safely directing livestock off roads, investigating dog attacks matters, addressing overgrown properties, providing advice to excessive barking dog matters, parking enforcement, educating the community on responsible pet ownership and more. A dedication to the community and safety underpins all these diverse duties.

Key aspects and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Action customer service requests in accordance with approved service levels. This includes representing Council in a professional, courteous, and consistent manner at all times.
• Assist in Environmental, Regulatory and Companion Animal education.
• Undertake inspections and investigations to detect and prosecute legislative breaches and hazards, including regulatory monitoring and enforcement of Parking, Street Activities, Dumped Rubbish, Impounding, Bushfire Hazards, and Companion Animal legislation, and issue penalties or notices where appropriate.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call roster for Stock on Roads and Dangerous Dogs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory responsibilities under various Acts, Regulations, Codes and Standards.
• Prepare Statements and other documentation as part of a Brief of Evidence when prosecuting breaches of Parking, Companion Animal, Environmental and Local Government legislation.
• Appear in Court as a Prosecution witness as required.
• In consultation with your Supervisor/Manager advise and recommend legal action resulting from legislative breaches, prepare evidence and affidavits for legal forums, briefing legal representatives and court appearance.

What you will need to succeed:

We’re looking for someone who can confidently apply legislation while maintaining a balanced and respectful approach with the community.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience in compliance, regulatory services, or a similar enforcement role
• The ability to interpret and apply legislation in a practical environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging conversations
• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement

In accordance with Work Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant is required to be vaccinated for Q-Fever and will be asked to provide evidence of this.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 11.59pm AEST.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Julie Costa, Director Planning & Regulatory Services on 02 •••• •779.

Selection processes will be undertaken in three stages including preliminary phone interviews; pre-employment checks in line with the requirements of the position; and face-to-face panel interviews. Preliminary phone interviews for selected candidates, will be held in the week commencing Monday, 29 June 2026.

Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

Working with Wagga Wagga City Council - Why work in Wagga?

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.