About You: The successful candidates will require;

• Well-developed leadership skills with experience in facilitating a positive work environment that encourages and promotes individual and team performance;
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to convey information in a variety of formats in a clear, logical manner and maintain audience engagement.
• Demonstrated experience with community engagement activities;
• Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory investigations and legal procedures, and prosecutions as applicable to Ranger Services;
• At least 5 years of direct experience as a local government Ranger or in a similar regulatory environment; and
• A certificate in Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) 1 and 2.

If you have at least 5 years’ experience working as a Local Government Ranger with considerable experience in animal handling, administration and enforcement of legislation and are passionate about working for the City of Albany please apply.

About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 500 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested: Please review the job application pack below for job details and how to apply:

• Application Pack

Candidates must clearly address the selection criteria in the application pack to be considered for interview.

Preferred applicants will be subject to a full pre-employment medical and psychometric assessment prior to appointment.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Ranger Coordinator, Carl Fjastad at carl.fjastad@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3920.  

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Thursday 5 February 2026.

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.