Closes: Oct 27, 2025
Permanent | Full Time
Premium Recquatic
Membership | 12.5% Superannuation
This position is classified as a PACS Band 5 ($78,485 -
$85,493 p.a) under the City of Kwinana’s structured
remuneration system.
A rewarding opportunity has been created for a suitably qualified and experienced Ranger to join our team at the City of Kwinana.
This new position will be primarily responsible for supporting the management and lead the operation of the City’s animal
management facility (Pound), including management of impounded animal returns and rehoming and may be required to undertake all aspects of Ranger services.
It will also provide a level of administrative support to the Essential Services Department and be engaged in the department’s community education
activities.
As our new Ranger you will provide a high level of customer
service and support to the local community in attending to matters
relating to animal management, parking control, public
thoroughfares, property compliance, security at City facilities and
assistance during an emergency event.
The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean-side community at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial development and has the second
fastest growing population within any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new
residential areas, schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and liveable City.
This is an opportunity to make some significant contributions to the City and progress your career.
What You’ll Need
To make an impact in
this role, the successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience managing and/ or maintaining the
operations of an animal management facility. - Previous experience in ranger operations with the ability
to interpret and implement relevant Acts, Local Laws and
Regulations. - Sound experience in dealing with the community with an
ability to provide a high standard of customer service through
communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and
investigative skills. - Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well
as working independently with limited supervision. - Well-developed organisational, time management and computer
literacy skills. - Possession of a Municipal Law Enforcement Certificate (A
and B) or Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS 1 and
2). - Possession of a Driver’s Licence, Police Clearance
and First Aid Certificate. -
Desirable: Certificate IV in Local
Government (Regulatory Services) and Certificate in Firearms
Handling and Safety and proficiency in the use of
firearms.
What’s In It For You?
At the City of
Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to
flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture
borne from a collaborative team environment.
Other perks include, but are not limited to…
- A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top
10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and
New Zealand for workplace culture! - Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
- A robust employee wellness program with initiatives
designed to support employees' physical and mental
wellbeing. - A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for
employees. - The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
- Career development, training opportunities and study
support. - Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career
and make a significant contribution to the growing and changing
community at the City of Kwinana.
Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position,
applicants must submit a CV, a
cover letter and a statement addressing the relevant Selection
Criteria with specific examples in no more than two (2) pages.
For more information relating to the position please call Louis De
Klerk, Coordinator Rangers and Compliance, on 9439 0415.
Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au
Applications close: 5.00 PM, Saturday 11 October
2025
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence
recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept
or consider late applications
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to
create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds,
such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people
from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to
apply. The City also strives to be a
customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do.
As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service.
The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements.
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further
information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City’s
recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to
undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol
screen test.
- HR - Application Pack for Employment.pdf
- Position Description
- City Development and Sustainability
- Essential Services
- Ranger (Pound Officer)
- 5515.pdf