Trainee Community Ranger

Trainee Community Ranger

 Closing date: 5/08/2026 5:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

 Location: Animal Management Facility

 Department: Rangers

 Employment type: Full Time

 Work Arrangement: On-site

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.

In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.

With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.

We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:

• Be a clean and green city
• Be a place people call home
• Have facilities and services for everyone
• Encourage and support economic development and diversification
• Be a quality employer.

About the role

The Trainee Community Ranger position is an exciting opportunity to earn and learn with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. This structured traineeship provides hands-on experience and formal training in community safety, animal management, and the application of local laws.

Based at the Animal Management Facility, the position supports the Ranger Services team in delivering high-quality compliance and animal control services. The successful applicant will undertake a nationally recognised qualification in Local Government (Regulatory Services and Animal Management).

Salary Package starting from: $42,287.36

Values

• Accountability -We take ownership of our actions and outcomes, delivering on our commitments.
• Collaboration -We work together with respect and shared purpose to achieve common goals.
• Teamwork -We support one another, celebrate collective success and grow stronger together.
• Respect -We treat others with dignity, value diverse perspectives and build inclusive relationships.
• Integrity -We act with honesty, fairness and ethical responsibility in all we do.
• Transparency -We communicate openly, share information freely and foster trust.
• Excellence -We pursue high standards, continuous improvement and impactful results.

Benefits

We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:

• Salary sacrificing
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
• $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
• Rebated childcare offered
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.