Environment Officer - Enforcement (Ranger)

Growing community, growing opportunities.

Summary of the position:

• Picton location

• Permanent Full-Time, 38 hours per week with regular fortnightly RDO

• Salary commencing from $87,734 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + allowances including on-call as required of the position

• Leaseback Motor Vehicle 

About the opportunity:

Working at Wollondilly Shire Council means joining a passionate, community-focused team committed to delivering quality local government services to one of New South Wales’ fastest-growing regions. 

As a member of our Ranger Services team, you will discover a meaningful career that offers balance, purpose, and the chance to make a real and lasting impact.

Supported by a service-driven team, you will carry out regulatory investigations and enforcement activities, undertake routine parking patrols, assist with the operation of Council’s animal shelter, and help deliver public education programs and events across our community.

The successful applicant will demonstrate their competency for the position, by meeting the following criteria:

• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence and a valid Working with Children Check.

• Minimum two years relevant work experience in a regulatory and enforcement role.

• Demonstrated experience in parking patrols including school zones and the issue of associated penalties for these and other offences.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation relevant to the position.

• Ability to plan, prioritise, think and solve problems on a day-to-day basis.

• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of legal evidence, notices, orders and directions.

• Superior verbal communication, engagement and conflict resolution skills.

This position will be required to work out-of-hours, including on-call during the week and weekends as per roster rotation.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program

• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program

• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program

• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Tina Martin, Acting Team Leader Ranger Services on 4677 9674.
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 14 September 2026. 

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.