Ranger / General Hand
- Full-time permanent position (76 hours per fortnight) Part time employment will be considered
- 9 day fortnight, if taken up full-time
- Gross Salary range: $70,000 to $78,000 per annum dependent upon skills and experience
- Ability to negotiate Annual Leave entitlements (beyond 4 weeks per annum)
- 11.5% guaranteed superannuation plus up to an additional 5% matching employer contribution
Are you ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role in the beautiful Shire of Nannup? We’re offering a unique, hybrid position where you’ll contribute to our vibrant community through efficient and effective Ranger services while providing valuable support to the Parks and Gardens and Civil Works teams. At the Shire of Nannup, we value flexibility and are open to full-time or part-time arrangements to ensure we find the perfect fit for our team in this unique role.
It is envisaged that this diverse role will be split evenly, with 50% dedicated to Ranger services and 50% focused on supporting parks, gardens, and civil capital works.
If you have experience in Ranger services, we’d love to hear from you - passion and the right skill set are what matter most.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting annual fire break inspections for compliance.
- Constructively educate the Community on bushfire awareness, preparedness, prevention and compliance readiness.
- Patrolling, attend incidents, and investigate complaints.
- Issuing warnings and infringement notices as needed.
- Implementing traffic management.
- Maintaining plant and equipment.
- Performing gardening duties (mowing, weeding, pruning, planting).
- Operating power tools for road and drainage maintenance.
About you
You have:
- Experience as a local government Ranger or other regulatory service.
- Excellent team-work and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment.
- Commitment to safe work practices.
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management experience.
To be considered for this position, applicants must include in their application a resume and a statement outlining their suitability for the position be addressing the essential role requirements.
Applicants must be able to provide a National Police Clearance no more than six months old, be able to pass a pre-employment medical and a current Western Australia C class driver’s licence.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a dynamic team working towards a sustainable future for the Shire of Nannup.
- Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on the community and environment.
- Flexible working arrangement options available to support a range of lifestyles.
- Up to 16.5% employer superannuation contributions.
- Novated lease options available.
- Salary sacrificing.
- Training and development opportunities.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while enjoying a balance of responsibilities in a supportive and picturesque setting, this is your chance.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can access the employment information and application package on the Shire’s website, www.nannup.wa.gov.au, or by contacting the Shire at (08) 9756 1018.
To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to hr@nannup.wa.gov.au, via post, PO Box 11 Nannup 6275 or in person at the Shire Administration building 15 Adam St, Nannup WA 6275. Go to our website to see our recruitment process and guidelines.
Enquiries: Mr Kim Dolzadelli, Executive Manager Corporate Services on 9756 1018 or email hr@nannup.wa.gov.au.
Closing date: Applications for this position will be received up until the role is filled. Applications for this position will be assessed in the first instance on Friday 14th February 2025 and Interviews planned to be conducted from the 16th February,2025.
David Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Ranger Application & Information Pack