Compliance Officer / Ranger

Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.

Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.

Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.

• Permanent Full-Time Career Opportunity – 38 hours per week
• Attractive weekly salary ranging from $1,478.95 - $1,700.40 (dependent on experience and qualifications). 
• 12% Superannuation Contribution.
• Location - Moree

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
• Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Award and generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
• Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 2 Weeks - An extra 26 days off a year. 
• Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
• Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
• Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
• Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
• Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

At Moree Plains Shire Council, we are seeking resilient, professional, and communicative individuals to join our Environment & Compliance division. If you possess sound discretionary judgement and are looking for a public-facing role where you can make a visible difference in public safety, animal welfare, and local amenity, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Officer, you will implement and manage Council’s localised regulatory program. This diverse role balances community education with law enforcement, requiring you to resolve regulatory conflicts using a high level of common sense and clear communication. You will serve as a proactive presence across the Shire, ensuring public spaces remain safe, clean, and balanced.

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About You

You are an accountable, detail-oriented professional who can work effectively under fluctuating operational demands. You are comfortable working independently—including travelling across urban and rural sectors—while remaining committed to upholding Council’s reputation for ethical service delivery.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• A Higher School Certificate or equivalent, and/or previous experience in compliance, law enforcement, local government, animal management, or a related field.
• Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and verbal communication skills to explain requirements clearly, manage difficult conversations, and build positive relationships.
• Sound knowledge of, or the ability to quickly interpret and apply, relevant legislation, Council policies, and enforcement procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and corporate systems, including Microsoft Office 365, mobile devices, and record management systems.

Required Tickets, Licences and/or Qualifications:

• Current Class C Driver's Licence (NSW).

Desirable Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or on-the-job experience within Local Government.
• Experience exercising delegated or authorised officer functions under environmental protection, pollution control, or local government legislation.

Required Clearances and Checks:

• National Criminal History Check.
• Pre-employment medical screening, which may include drug and alcohol testing.
• Evidence of up-to-date immunisations (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus).

Ready to step up and safeguard the lifestyle of the Moree Plains? Apply now!

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.