- $77,378.67 to $100,592.27 + super + Compliance/On Call Allowances, penalty rates and O/T.
- Working 1 weekend in a 4-week rotating and on call roster
- Flexible work conditions including RDO scheme
About the Role
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
Currently located at North Ryde, we will be relocating to Macquarie Park in 2026.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Compliance Ranger or person with exceptional skills looking for a change. The position is responsible for the professional, effective and efficient delivery of regulatory and environmental enforcement services to ensure that activities and practices comply with Local and State Government legislative requirements and approval conditions.
Compliance Rangers have a diverse range of functions including enforcement and education with offences such as; illegal dumping and littering, erosion and sediment control, water pollution and backyard burning, footpath and road obstructions, Unattended vehicles, heavy and light vehicle enforcement, companion animal issues such as dog attacks, impounding companion animals, investigating roaming dogs, barking dogs and minor offences, respond to after-hours calls, and on occasion to provide support to Council at festivals and public events.
About you
We are seeking an individual with previous experience as a Compliance Officer/Ranger.
In addition, you will also have:
· Experience as a Compliance Ranger or Equivalent
· Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent
· Completion of Higher School Certificate or equivalent
· Current NSW Drivers licence
· Ability to work independently without supervision
· Proven ability in handling companion animals
· Excellent computer skills
Your commencing annual salary will range from $77,378.67 to $100,592.27 + Superannuation and annualised on-call/rotating roster allowances and weekend penalty rates, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
- Flexibility regarding your start and end time to suit your lifestyle
- Work and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)
How to apply
Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however, you will need to complete your application without “logging-out” of the system. In addition to answering the on-line application questions shown below, you will need to attach your Resume to complete the application process.
Please note, you are not required to submit a separate cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Sunday, 01 February 2026 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Laura Thomson on (02) 9952 8256 or via email at laurat@ryde.nsw.gov.au
City of Ryde is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer