Parking Officer

Parking Officer (Temporary Full Time – 2 years)

Waverley Council is seeking a customer‑focused and community‑minded Parking Officer to join our Compliance team.

The role is about more than parking enforcement. Through a balanced approach of education, engagement and regulation, you will help residents, ratepayers, businesses and visitors understand and comply with parking requirements while ensuring fair and consistent enforcement.

Benefits and working conditions

• Fixed Term Contract up to 2 years
• A competitive salary in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award
• Salary: $69,903.31 – $80,388.78 plus super and applicable allowances where eligible
• Work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking local government environment
• Opportunity to drive meaningful change across a vibrant community
• Wellness benefits – skin checks, flu shots and a bi‑annual health fair to help you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Contribution to safer streets and better traffic flow

What you’ll do

• Investigate parking and general complaints
• Conduct proactive and reactive patrols throughout the LGA
• Issue warnings, infringement notices and other enforcement actions where appropriate
• Respond professionally and courteously to customer enquiries and concerns
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Demonstrated experience in a customer‑facing role with sound verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven skills in the use of MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Merit and an understanding of internal online portals
• Proven ability to deal with sensitive issues and resolve them in a professional manner
• Ability to work am/pm shifts and regular weekend and public holiday shifts, on a 7‑day roster

Waverley Council acknowledges the Bidiagal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal people, who traditionally occupied the Sydney Coast. We also thank Aboriginal Elders both past and present.

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates, value diversity and encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and other minority groups.