Company Description

Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $96,731 – $101,823 p.a. + 15% penalties (based on experience)

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,400+, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll play a vital part in creating a safer, more welcoming community. As a Team Leader Ranger, you will lead the delivery of a visible and responsive Ranger Service that is engaging with the community, intelligence-driven and proactive to the demands of the evolving customer.

Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise Rangers in the field to provide leadership, coaching, feedback and performance management.
• Monitor key performance service metric and lead team to ensure effectiveness against required outcomes.
• Encourage and motivate team to achieve a high standard of service.
• Promote and ensure compliance with relevant Workplace Health and Safety practices and principles.
• Collaborate with Senior Community Patrol Officers to ensure seamless Community Safety operations and support where required.
• Responding to community safety enquiries and complaints
• Enforcing local laws and relevant Acts (Dog, Cat, Bush Fires, Litter, Parking)
• Investigating and managing animal-related incidents
• Issuing parking infringements and promoting compliance
• Perform the duties of a Bush Fire Control Officer.
• Review and recommend files for court prosecution.
• Delivering education programmes within the community
• Using mobile technology and GPS for field operations
• Supporting the Animal Care Facility and related duties

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a community-minded Team Leader Ranger with a passion for safety and service. You’ll ideally bring:

• Qualification in Municipal Law Enforcement or relevant experience
• Qualification in Leadership or relevant experience leading teams
• Bush Fire Control Officer Certification
• Highly developed leadership skills and an ability to supervise and coach team members
• Experience in local government law enforcement
• Strong animal management and handling skills
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to interpret and apply local laws and policies
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• National Police Clearance (under 3 months)
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way: Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You: Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Grow With Us: Leadership programmes and study support
• Belong Here: DEI events, recognition programmes, and celebrations
• Feel Your Best: Gym discounts, wellness perks, and more

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Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to help shape a safer, more connected community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team where your work truly matters.

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to the City of Stirling on (08) 9205 8954
Applications close: Monday 13 October, 11.59pm (We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!)

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.