Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for someone who is competent working autonomously, as well as being a collaborative leader who can seek out diverse ideas among others to build strategies and solve problems.

The Coordinator role sits within the Environmental Health and Regulatory Services department, leading the Ranger Section. Key responsibilities include managing the Ranger function and supervising a team of professionals to ensure the achievement of business outcomes.

Your expertise, resilience, positivity and highly developed communication and listening skills will be rewarded as you make a difference to both the community and the team you lead and support. 

Legislative knowledge and previous involvement with a broad range of stakeholders on matters such as Animal Control, Impounding and Parking enforcement, will be critical to your success.

This senior leadership position will drive fundamental change through the development of new and innovative ways to deliver a proactive, customer-centric approach to the provision of regulatory services. This will involve promoting initiatives and supporting multi-disciplinary teams through change processes to improve service delivery outcomes to our local community. 

Your positive approach towards managing change and ability to influence and develop relationships with key stakeholders using your well-developed interpersonal skills will be paramount. If you are looking for a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding, explore this exciting opportunity within MidCoast Council today.

Essential requirements of the position

• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent
• Comprehensive experience in a senior supervisory position, and demonstrated ability to lead and manage the performance of a team 
• Extensive relevant experience in Local Government in Rangers or similar field
• Experience in legal case presentation for court proceedings and appearing at court as an expert witness
• Demonstrated knowledge of the professional and legislative requirements within the scope of the role 
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Authorised Identified Status (or willingness to obtain)

What we offer?

• Long service leave when you’ve been with us for over 5 years
• Above Award Parental Leave provisions
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office
• Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Study assistance and study leave
• Journey to work cover

Salary

Package is inclusive of:

• Base salary $102,000 - $112,000 (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Superannuation (11%)
• Leaseback vehicle agreement 

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Dave Battese, Manager Environmental Health and Regulatory Services who is the hiring manager for this role. Dave can be reached on (02) 7955 7824 or at [email protected] using the subject line: Coordinator Rangers - Taree enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at [email protected].

How to apply

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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