Field Ranger

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Field Ranger in Murwillumbah, New South Wales. You will safeguard animal welfare, protect the local environment, and manage public spaces. This mixed office‑and‑field role offers variety and the chance to make a real difference in the Tweed region.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage animal control activities, including livestock, cats, dogs and any other companion animals, in accordance with the Companion Animals Act and other relevant legislation.
• Maintain public spaces, overgrown land, and precincts, addressing issues such as illegal dumping, unlicensed parking and general environmental compliance.
• Engage daily with the public, providing clear communication, customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Prepare accurate reports, incident logs and formal correspondence for both office use and regulatory bodies.
• Respond to compliance‑related issues and investigate incidents under applicable legislation.
• Collaborate with the Ranger Team to deliver community education and regulatory functions across multiple Acts, including the Local Government Act, Road Transport Act, Australian Road Rules, Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act.
• Balance field duties with professional report writing in the office.

Qualifications

What We Offer

About Tweed Shire Council

Location

This position is based in Murwillumbah, NSW, with the option to work from any Council work site.

Application Process

The position closes Friday 7 November 2025 at 12 noon (NSW time). Late applications will not be accepted.

To apply, submit your application online using your personal email address (no previously used email). The application must include your resume and any supporting documents. Once submitted, you cannot save and return to the application.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Immunisations

Employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

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