Shire Ranger

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA.  The Shire employs over 350 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region.  Employees enjoy generous benefits including health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.

About the Job

Are you passionate about preserving and protecting the Esperance area and the community? Do you enjoy working with animals and being out in the natural environment? The Shire of Esperance has an exciting opportunity for a Ranger to join our team.

The role involves enforcement of relevant legislation and Council policies in the areas of animal control, litter control, camping control, fire hazard reduction and relevant Local Laws. The successful applicant will also liaise with the community, responding to safety concerns quickly and efficiently.

Knowledge and understanding of the legislation relevant to Ranger Services as well as experience with animal handling techniques, effective communication and public relation skills are required.

This is a full-time position, working a minimum 38 hours per week.  

Benefits

Salary Range: $86,351.00 - $92,317.00 per annum (not including overtime), depending on relevant qualifications and experience.

Permanent staff are entitled to:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year 
• The option of one Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 4 weeks in exchange for working 40 hours per week.
• Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution.
• Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%.
• Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym).
• Access to career development opportunities.
• Ranger Uniform provided.
• Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations.

Applications close at 6:00pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.

Further details (including the Selection Criteria) are available in the Position Description, found below, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0634.

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer