Permanent Full-time opportunity (1.0 FTE)
Annual Salary: Level 5 ($83,000.00 - $87,000.00) + Super
The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.
About the Team
The Town’s Ranger Service is responsible for parking and vehicle control, protection of public amenity, pet registration, animal control, and fire risk management throughout the district. It seeks to achieve high standards of compliance with statutory obligations by taking an "education-first", whilst also promoting well-being, safety and respect in the community.
About the role
The Town is seeking to appoint a full-time Ranger to join our Ranger services team. This position will play a vital role in helping the team to achieve high standards of compliance with statutory obligations and promote well-being, safety and respect in the community.
The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to:
Provide quality advice and assistance to other staff on Ranger issues.
Carry out the day-to-day activities of the Ranger Service, ensuring the safety and amenity of residents, including regular patrols and site visits to ensure compliance with the local laws and statutory obligations.
Conduct investigations in a fair and equitable manner
Prepare reports for Council consideration and generate data of Ranger activities and actions.
Provide advice, education and direction to residents to ensure compliance with legislation, local laws, policies and procedures.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- Completion of the Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) Part 1 and Part 2, or equivalent (essential)
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills (essential)
- Current WA "C" class driver’s licence (essential)
- Current National Police Clearance (essential)
- Previous Local Government experience (desirable)
- Possession of a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) (desirable)
- Completion of First Aid training (desirable)
- Completion of Basic Worksite Traffic Management course (desirable)
All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.
Salary and Benefits
This Permanent full-time position attracts a salary up to $87,000.00 per annum plus superannuation.
The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.
Working Hours
The position is full-time, 76 hours per fortnight and will be covering 1 weekend every fortnight.
Would you like to know more?
Further information is available in the Employment Information Pack. For position related queries please contact Richard Woods, Senior Ranger (Planning and Regulation) at richard.woods@bassendean.wa.gov.au, ph: 08 9377 8000
Application close date: Thursday 6 March 2025 at 11:30 PM
Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer
The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and people living with disability.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.