• Permanent, full-time position
• Band level 3 - 4 : $68,000 - $81,000 + superannuation, salary sacrifice, 17.5% leave loading
• Six weeks annual leave

Ideally located just a half hour's drive from Darwin and boasting the best of both worlds with all the facilities and services in a rural setting, the Litchfield municipality offers one of the best places in the Top End to live and work.

We are looking for an experienced animal management professional to join our team as a Ranger. You will be joining our small team who all share a passion for dogs, community engagement and education!

As you will be working with the public, your strong conflict resolution skills and calm, relaxed and friendly demeanour will be key to your success. Your main responsibilities will be collecting roaming dogs, educating dog owners, and investigating dog attacks.

Ideally, you will have relevant experience handling dogs, along with investigation, enforcement and community education experience, and excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills. You will need to be physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg as you will be lifting dogs into the crate in the vehicle.

Litchfield Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment. We offer EAP support, ongoing training and development plus a great team of people to work with.