- Attractive salary - around $93K - $100K (including allowances)
- Variety every day - patrols, investigations, animal management and more
- Work across our beautiful region - beaches, parks and urban areas
Looking for a role that's active, varied and makes a real impact?
Step into a career where no two days are the same—from protecting our community spaces to working with animals and engaging with the public.
About the role
As a Ranger, you will be on the frontline delivering compliance and regulatory services across the City.
Your work will include:
- Conducting parking patrols and traffic-related duties
- Managing animal control and welfare, including companion and stock animals
- Investigating complaints and enforcing local laws
- Issuing infringements and preparing matters for legal proceedings where required
- Engaging with the community to provide advice and support
This is a dynamic, people-facing role where communication skills and sound judgement are key.
Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.
About you
You're someone who thrives on being out and about, engaging with people, and tackling challenges head-on. You'll bring:
- Experience in compliance, enforcement, or a related field
- Strong communication and people skills
- A proactive, can-do attitude
- Confidence working both independently and in a team
- A passion for community safety and environmental care
Bonus points if you've got animal handling experience or regulatory qualifications!
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary from around $93K - $100K, depending on your capabilities and experience (including allowances)
- 12% superannuation
- Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
- Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
- Numerous benefits as outlined here!
About us
The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of
living on the Coffs Coast
Want to chat?
Please reach out to Gordon Polkinghorne, Team Leader Rangers and Animal Management Centre on
Gordon.Polkinghorne@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4680 to discuss the role in more detail.
If you have any queries around, or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at
recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Want to apply?
The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found below.
Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.
The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.
Applications Close: 05 Jul 2026
