Overview
A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC. We’re looking for a proactive and community-minded individual to help deliver a broad range of regulatory and educational services. As a Ranger – General Duties, you’ll uphold Council regulations, provide exceptional customer service, and support the community through activities such as animal and stock control, parking enforcement, environmental protection, and public education. You’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team dedicated to making a positive impact across the region.
Role and Location
Position: Ranger – General Duties (Permanent, full-time). 35 hours per week on a 7 day rotating roster. Base Salary Range: $69,600 - $81,716 pa based on 35 hours/week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance. Work location: PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace.
Responsibilities
- Deliver expert advice and support on Council’s Smart Parking System and broader parking matters to internal teams, stakeholders, and the community.
- Conduct proactive patrols and parking enforcement, including school zones and disability parking, while promoting community education and compliance.
- Investigate complaints and customer requests, applying sound judgement in line with Council policies, procedures, and legislation.
- Support a range of ranger duties including waste investigations, animal control, and environmental protection, with availability for weekend and public holiday shifts.
Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Control) or equivalent.
- Current C Class Driver’s licence (Essential).
- Understanding of application of relevant legislation (Road Rules 2014, Local Government Act 1993, Roads Act 1993 and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021).
Other Requirements
- Availability for weekend and public holiday shifts as part of the ranger duties.
Benefits and What We Offer
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options, and leave in lieu.
- Long service leave after just over 5 years.
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it.
- Industry-leading Paid Parental Leave (14 weeks) accessible for all employees within 2 years of birth/adoption/long-term foster care.
- PSCare Day and confidential employee assistance program support.
- Award-winning health and wellbeing programs with access to gyms and discounted health insurance.
- Free on-site parking and convenient local shopping centre; on-site cafe.
- More benefits as part of our employee experience.
Recruitment Process
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals.
- What you think it takes to be successful in this role.
- Outline your relevant experience and transferable skills.
Ready to Apply?
- Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 2 November 2025
- Contact: Gavin Castro, Rangers Team Leader on
- Visit our Careers page for ‘How to Apply’ and information on the recruitment process.
- To complete your online application, upload your resume and provide responses to questions based on the Position Description and organisation Values.
- We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
- We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable employment.
- Port Stephens Council adheres to child safety principles and supports secure and welcoming experiences for children and young people.
- We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens, with mutual respect for the land and waterways.
Role Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Other
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Newspaper Publishing
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