• Make a real impact in ensuring public safety, animal welfare, and environmental management across Walgett Shire
• Gain experience in local government, community engagement, and regulatory compliance within a supportive working environment
• Attractive salary of between $1,320.87 - $1,612.01 per week, depending on your experience and skills, plus superannuation

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales rich in history and natural beauty. Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore.

At Walgett Shire Council we have a people-first culture. Safety, our people, and service to the community are at the core of everything we do. We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are aligned with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability, and Responsibility.

For more information about Walgett please click here.

About the role:

The position of Ranger plays a key role in delivering regulatory and animal control services across Walgett Shire, ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and animal welfare legislation. This includes managing the Council pound, coordinating rehoming and de-sexing programs, feral animal control, investigating complaints such as illegal dumping or noise, and engaging with the community through education and collaboration with external agencies. The role also involves after-hours response and holds a firearms licence for regulatory functions. 

The position is a permanent, full-time role and may be based in either Walgett or Lightning Ridge. The position will work closely with our Walgett-based Ranger to provide coverage across the Shire area. This is a critical role for a Council that is committed to doing things differently, valuing transparency, teamwork, and delivering positive outcomes for the community.

About you:

• Experienced in handling and managing animals safely and professionally.
• Understand and can apply key legislation such as the Companion Animals Act and Local Government Act.
• Have strong investigative skills and can manage issues like illegal dumping, noise, and nuisance complaints.
• Effective communicator who works well with the public, stakeholders, and enforcement agencies.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities independently or as part of a team.
• Computer literate and comfortable with reporting, documentation, and using Council systems.
• Committed to building a positive workplace culture.
• Experience working in a rural or regional context will be viewed favourably.

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

The full position description can be viewed here.

What we offer:

• A highly competitive total salary of $1,320.87 - $1,612.01 per week plus superannuation.
• Salary Packaging options to maximise your take-home pay
• Flex-time arrangements, promoting a healthy work/life balance.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success.
• Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges.
• Exceptional working conditions within a family-friendly and supportive environment.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the instructions below, complete the selection criteria and attach your CV and cover letter. Applications that do not answer the selection criteria and attach a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email jobs@walgett.nsw.gov.au 

Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at 9am on Friday 31 October 2025.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.