Ranger Regulatory Services

• A varied and challenging role involved with the enforcement of local laws and the management of non-compliance matters through public education.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $83,334.16 plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Commuter Use of a Council vehicle
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

RANGER REGULATORY SERVICES

Remuneration:  Salary commencing at $83,334.16 per annum plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date:  Sunday 7th January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview
Participate as a member of a team of professionals in the operations of the Regulatory Services Section by providing high level customer service to protect and enhance community amenity and public safety through enforcing relevant legislation (including Council’s Local Laws) and undertaking proactive patrols of public areas including parks, reserves, roadways and other Council controlled land.

What we are looking for

For this full time, permanent position, Council is seeking a candidate who is self-driven and motivated, with previous experience working in a law enforcement agency or in a similar role (not necessarily restricted to Local Government experience) including experience conducting factual investigations.

As Ranger Regulatory Services, you will be responsible for investigating and actioning customer enquiries and requests for service relating to domestic animal complaints, overgrown allotments, abandoned vehicles and other related legislative non-compliance matters.

The successful candidates will require:

• Significant experience with a law enforcement agency or in a Local Laws/Ranger /regulatory role within Local Government.
• Formal qualification in law enforcement or statutory compliance or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated ability in interpreting and using judgement in applying legislation.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a customer service culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to the ethical and humane treatment of animals.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct factual investigations including the ability to:
• Take formal witness statements from complainants in a proficient and professional manner.
• Conduct and record formal interviews.
• Gather and store evidence and prepare a brief of evidence for court purposes.
• Give evidence in court on Council’s behalf in prosecution matters.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written including a demonstrated ability to professionally draft correspondence and reports.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact the Manager Compliance, Dan Rogers on 1300 307 800 or email daniel.rogers@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

The Selection Process for this Position

Candidates successful in the first round of shortlisting for this role will be required to undergo stringent skills, psychological and behavioural testing using the SAFESELECT process.  This process is used by Council to further shortlist candidates for interview.

The successful candidates may also require various other checks such as, qualifications, reference, medical and Police Criminal History check.

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Access to professional development and employee education assistance
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

How to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may affect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 7th January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.