A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC
The opportunity
We're looking for a proactive and community-minded individual to help deliver a broad range of regulatory and educational services. As our General Duties Ranger, you'll play a key role in upholding Council regulations, with a key focus and priority on parking enforcement, particularly during peak holiday seasons.
Outside of peak season is where you'll begin to develop your skills as a Ranger, shadowing our Ranger's on a rotation basis, undertaking activities such as animal and stock control, environmental protection, and public education.
You'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team dedicated to making a positive impact across our local government area of Port Stephens.
This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week over a 7 day rotation
What does a 7 day rotation look like?
Being community facing, we roster over a 7-day period, Monday – Sunday. Rosters are completed in advance, with opportunity to consider any leave requests you have to ensure a positive work-life balance across the team. When working weekends, you do receive penalty rates.
Base Salary Range: $69,600 - $81,716 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance
You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
The key responsibilities within this role are listed in the position description here – view the position description.
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:
A certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Control) or equivalent
Current C Class Driver's Licence
Understanding of application of relevant legislation (Road Rules 2014, Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993, and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021)
This is life at PSC
Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about…
Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 22 February 2026
Contact: Gavin Castro, Rangers Team Leader, on
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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