Senior Ranger (Ref: 1190; 1195)
Lead from the Front. Serve with Purpose.
The City of Greater Geraldton is seeking two experienced and community-minded leaders to join its Ranger Services Team as Senior Rangers. This is an opportunity to collaboratively lead people, support a growing community and help maintain the safety, amenity and liveability of one of Western Australia's leading regional cities.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead, guide and support Rangers promoting high performance, accountability and professional growth.
- Coordinate team operations including rosters, workloads, operational priorities and service delivery outcomes.
- Interpret, apply and provide advice on legislation, policies and procedures, ensuring consistent compliance outcomes.
- Undertake and oversee compliance activities, applying education, engagement and enforcement with professionalism and sound judgement.
For further information and to view the Position Description, visit
https://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment/.
To gain a better understanding of the role, please contact
Mark Lambert, Coordinator Ranger Services on
(08) 9956 6600.
Position Requirements
- A strong commitment to leadership and exemplary customer service.
- Well-developed communication skills with the ability to educate, influence and enforce.
- Effective time-management, organisational and prioritisation skills.
- The ability to apply human resource management principles and processes.
- The resilience and professionalism required to lead a team operating in a dynamic and often challenging environment.
A pre-employment medical, including alcohol and other substance testing, is required for this position.
Remuneration and Benefits
Senior Rangers work a roster that includes one weekend in four and public holidays which attracts:
- Salary between $ 108,619 and $115,224 per annum inclusive of 15% roster loading
- 22 days annual leave each year
- Weekly accrual towards 12 rostered days off each year
- Base salary $94,452 to $100,195 per annum.
Additional benefits include:
- Health and Wellbeing Program.
- Flexible working arrangements (where operationally appropriate).
- Career development opportunities.
- Study Assistance.
- Centrally located workplace.
- Free parking.
About the City
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. Home to a growing population of more than 41,000 people, it offers an exceptional lifestyle, diverse opportunities and a strong sense of community.
As one of Western Australia's recognised growth regions, Geraldton is a place of possibility. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference—leading people, serving the community and helping shape the future of Ranger Services.
The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with disability and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.
Ready to Lead from the Front?
This is your opportunity to shape a high-performing team, make a lasting impact in the community, and help define the future of Ranger Services in Geraldton.
Step forward, embrace the challenge, and become part of something bigger.
Interested in Applying?
Visit the City's website:
Employment - City of Greater Geraldton to apply.
To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are advised to include:
- A current resume.
- A written response (maximum 1,250 characters per criterion) addressing the following selection criteria, including examples to support your claims:
- Diverse experience in ranger services or a comparable compliance/regulatory environment, including investigative processes requiring evidence gathering and analysis.
- Ability to provide interpretation and application of legislation and policies to team members.
- Experience leading, developing and undertaking performance management of a team.
- Resilience and ability to manage competing priorities.
Applications close Monday 24 August 2026.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
