Ranger

Position summary

The Town of Port Hedland is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Ranger to strengthen its team and help improve response times and service coverage across the local area. This is a full-time onsite opportunity based in Port Hedland, Western Australia.

Compensation

The role is offered at Level 5, with a salary of $115,619.99 per year, inclusive of the Port Hedland Allowance. The package also includes Housing Assistance, Utilities Support, and an On-Call Allowance.

About Port Hedland

Port Hedland is a lively and varied town in Western Australia’s North-West, known for its laid-back way of life, striking scenery, Aboriginal heritage, multicultural population, and major resources sector. Joining the Town means working on region-specific challenges, collaborating with people from many different backgrounds, and contributing to meaningful change in the Pilbara.

What the role involves

The Ranger position covers compliance, community safety, education, and animal management functions. The successful candidate will work across a broad range of duties that support local laws and public safety.

• Investigate reported breaches and enforce compliance in a professional and efficient way, including community safety and crime prevention patrols when needed.
• Deliver community education and safety programs that promote positive behaviour and awareness.
• Make sure customers follow relevant legislation, council policies, and local laws through active compliance monitoring and patrols.
• Carry out complex and higher-risk animal management tasks with safety as the top priority.
• Complete bushfire risk assessments.
• Inspect cyclone hazards.
• Manage and resolve complaints.

Candidate profile

The Town is looking for someone with prior local laws or ranger experience who can interpret legislation confidently and work safely in a public-facing enforcement role. A pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening, is required.

• Prior experience in a Ranger or Local Laws Officer role.
• Completion of ROCS 1 and 2, or equivalent Municipal Law Enforcement A and B.
• Certificate IV in Local Government Regulatory Services.
• Working knowledge of the Acts, Regulations, and Local Laws relevant to Ranger Services, plus the ability to research and interpret legislative requirements.
• Experience handling firearms and understanding firearms safety, with the ability to obtain a firearms licence.
• Working With Children Card, or willingness to obtain one.
• National Police Clearance.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Legal right to work in Australia.

Employee benefits

• Housing assistance.
• Six weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 12% superannuation on top of salary, plus a co-contribution arrangement of up to 14%.
• Relocation support of up to $5,000.
• Wellbeing program that includes free gym membership, pool access, and other benefits.
• Access to training and professional development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Social club membership.
• Additional employee perks.

Application information

Candidates should apply online. If online submission is not possible, application documents may be sent to Human Resources, marked “Confidential Advertised Vacancy,” by post to PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721, or by hand to Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721.

Applicants should include a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining how their skills, experience, and capabilities will support success in this role. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are submitted in full before the closing date and time.

Applicants may also be considered for similar vacancies for up to six months after this recruitment process ends. The Town may begin shortlisting and/or close the role before the advertised deadline.

Applications close at 11:30 PM on 14 July 2026.

Contact

For more information, contact Michael Cuvalo, Manager Environmental Services, on (08) 9158 9316.

Equal opportunity

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.