Rural Ranger (10839)

Role: 10839 Ranger

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Emerald

Directorate: Communities

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 3-4: $101,509.53 - $116,379.16 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance

Looking for a Rewarding Outdoor Career? Become a Rural Ranger with Central Highlands Regional Council!

As a Rural Ranger, you’ll be on the frontline protecting our region’s land, animals, and biosecurity. You'll work outdoors, engage with the community, and ensure compliance with important laws

In This Diverse Role, Your Daily Activities Will Include

Providing high level customer service to members of the public and internal stakeholdersCarry out compliance checks and provide expert adviceHandle and manage animals and pests humanely and safelyCollaborate across teams to improve environmental outcomesMaintain clear records and respond to public enquiriesMonitor and manage stock routes and pest activityAssist with grant applications for rural projectsIssuing infringement noticesRecording and reporting of incidents

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

Experience in pest and livestock management, enforcement, or rural complianceConfident communicator with good judgementStrong time management and teamwork skillsKnowledge of local government operations and relevant legislationDriver's licence (C class)Working with Children (Blue Card) (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)Collaborate across teams to improve environmental outcomesMaintain clear records and respond to public enquiriesMonitor and manage stock routes and pest activityAssist with grant applications for rural projectsIssuing infringement notices

Working For Central Highlands Regional Council Has Its Benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include

A generous superannuation scheme Fortnightly RDO’sUniforms providedPayroll deductions and salary sacrifice optionsWages paid fortnightlyEmployee assistance program

To Apply For This Position

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this positionYour resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include

Right to Work in AustraliaMedical AssessmentCriminal History CheckReference checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 07 September 2026 at 8am.