Classification: City Ranger 4
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 09803
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 June 2026
Contact Officer: Kimberley Nyberg on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5825
Details: Based at the Domestic Animal Services facility in Symonston, Rangers are responsible for investigating alleged breaches of the Domestic Animals Act 2000 and Animal Welfare Act 1992, and the enforcement of regulatory actions. The position involves responding to complaints in field including attacks, roaming dogs, dogs within prohibited areas, and animal nuisance complaints. This includes handling dangerous and aggressive dogs day-to-day to ensure that service needs are met.
Rangers are also required to conduct high visibility patrols of public spaces to engagement, education and enforcement activities.
This position is appointed as an Authorised Person and Inspector under the Domestic Animals Act 2000 and Animal Welfare Act 1992.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Possession of a Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or ability to attain within the first 12 months of commencement, is required.
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Possession of an accredited microchipping certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement, is required.
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This position requires a Driver Licence (Class C) or equivalent.
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This position requires pre-employment psychometric testing and medical assessment which includes audiometric testing and a moderate-level functional assessment.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
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Be willing to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases during their employment.
Note: This is a temporary position available from August 2026 for six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to apply: Applicants must address each Selection Criterion (up to 350 words per criterion). Please take into consideration the “Duties/Responsibilities" section when addressing how you have demonstrated the Selection Criteria. Applicants must also supply a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two references, which includes a current supervisor.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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This is a temporary position available from August 2026 for six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
