RANGER – CASUAL
About Us
At the Shire of Denmark, we foster a values-driven, inclusive and empowering workplace. With an outstanding 99% staff satisfaction rate, we offer more than just employment — providing long-term stability, a supportive environment, and genuine opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
As a Shire employee, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the running and growth of Denmark, build a rewarding career, and contribute to initiatives that directly benefit the community and enhance local services.
About the Opportunity
The Shire of Denmark is seeking a motivated and community-focused Casual Ranger to support the delivery of ranger services, compliance activities, and seasonal fire prevention programs.
Reporting to the Senior Ranger, the successful applicant will undertake a diverse range of duties including community education, local law enforcement, animal management, firebreak inspections, and responding to customer enquiries. This position offers flexible casual employment with opportunities to work across a broad range of compliance and community safety functions
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake proactive and reactive ranger patrols throughout the Shire.
- Enforce and administer relevant legislation, regulations, local laws and Council policies.
- Conduct firebreak, hazard and private property fire compliance inspections.
- Investigate and respond to customer requests, complaints and enquiries.
- Undertake all aspects of animal control and management, including dogs, cats, livestock, pound operations and snake handling.
- Issue infringements, notices and warnings in accordance with relevant legislation and local laws.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, evidence, photographs and compliance documentation.
- Prepare reports and correspondence relating to ranger, compliance and fire inspection activities.
- Support community education initiatives relating to fire prevention, animal management and ranger services.
- Monitor Council reserves and public spaces to ensure appropriate use and compliance with Council policies.
- Liaise professionally with residents, visitors, property owners and community groups.
- Assist team members from other departments as required and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Undertake additional Ranger Services duties as directed by the Senior Ranger
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have –
- High level of customer service to provide community education and law enforcement in Local Laws, Acts of Parliament and Regulations.
- Experience in a compliance, regulatory, investigative, emergency management or similar role.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
- Sound judgement, integrity and discretion when exercising statutory powers or dealing with sensitive matters.
- The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and compliance requirements.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good record-keeping and evidence-gathering skills.
- Sound computing skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to utilise tablet-based inspection and reporting systems.
- Confidence to undertake field duties, animal handling, inspections, evidence collection, record keeping and computer-based administration.
- The ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.
- Current National Police Clearance or ability to obtain.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.
Desirable
- Regulatory Officer Compliance Skills (ROCS) 1 & 2 qualifications.
- Experience in Ranger services, local government compliance, law enforcement, animal control, or another public-facing regulatory role.
- Bushfire compliance or fire inspection experience.
- Ability to obtain a firearms licence.
- Completion of accredited snake handling training.
If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are passionate about community, enjoy working outdoors, and bring a positive, supportive attitude, we’d still love to hear from you. We value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to teamwork just as much as experience. If you believe you can make a positive contribution to our team and community, we encourage you to apply.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary package includes allowances and penalties.
- Additional superannuation matching of up to 5%.
- Uniforms and equipment provided.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact within the community.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Work in one of Western Australia's most picturesque coastal communities
Employment Type – Casual
Hours – As required, including weekends, public holidays and school holiday periods
Salary - $44.22 per hour to $48.14 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading), dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Position Description - Casual Ranger
The Shire welcomes you to apply -
Applications can be submitted via:
Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday the 11 September 2026.
Please note the Shire reserves the right to commence shortlisting at any stage of the recruitment process and to close this advertisement prior to the nominated closing date.
David King
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333
Telephone: (08) 9848 0300
Email: enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au