Parking Officer

Join our Roads & Traffic Team, dedicated to keeping our community safe, accessible, and well-regulated. We are committed to providing effective enforcement and regulation services while maintaining strong connections with the community. We currently have a permanent full-time and temporary full-time (up to 12 months) opportunity available in our team. 

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Parking Officer to conduct foot patrols and enforce parking and traffic regulations in our local government area. You will:

• Patrol streets and designated car parks to ensure compliance with parking and traffic legislation
• Investigate abandoned vehicles, littering, vehicle “for sale” complaints, boat trailer issues and other related offences
• Issue penalty notices or warnings as appropriate and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with local police, community groups and other stakeholders
• Represent Council in court and prepare reports as required

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A NSW Driver’s License
• Strong customer service skills and experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• The ability to follow procedures, apply legislation, and work independently
• (Desirable) Completion of a parking enforcement course or experience in issuing penalty notices
• (Desirable) Knowledge of the Local Government Area

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 30 August 2026
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
• Package: $72,577-$80,389 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. (Plus weekend penalty rates as worked). 
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time and a Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months) opportunity. Working 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight. Applicants must be available to work a range of shifts across a 7 day spread.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Richard Andrikis, Team Leader Roads & Traffic, ••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, ••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

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