Parking Officer

Parking Officer opportunities

The City of West Torrens are seeking dependable and motivated people to join the Compliance Department as Parking Officers. The following opportunities are currently available:

• A full-time, fixed-term position available until 18 December 2026.
• A casual position.

Employment details

• Fixed-term salary: Level 3 Officer, $88,794 to $95,955 per annum, calculated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis, plus superannuation.
• Casual rate: $56.17 per hour, inclusive of casual loading, plus superannuation.
• Both positions are based at Hilton, South Australia.

For the full-time, fixed-term position:

• Participation in an on-call roster is required. This includes regular parking compliance work outside normal business hours and on weekends.
• Flexible working arrangements are available, including the option to work a 9-day fortnight.

What you'll do

You will undertake a range of duties, including:

• enforcing relevant parking legislation, including identifying and addressing the inappropriate use of roads and footpaths and enforcing breaches of parking restrictions
• patrolling the Council area to ensure compliance with parking regulations
• responding to parking complaints and monitor ongoing issues
• gathering and accurately recording evidence of parking offences
• providing accurate advice to the community and internal stakeholders.

About you

You are a dependable and motivated team player whose interpersonal style builds trust and credibility. You are proactive, engaged and enjoy being actively involved in operational activities.

Your attention to detail will support the accurate and consistent enforcement of parking regulations. You will use sound judgement, problem-solving skills and a solutions-focused approach to respond to challenges and make effective decisions.

You will have:

• strong documentation, record-keeping and report-writing skills
• experience interpreting and applying legislation
• experience in a compliance, enforcement or customer service environment, or a similar role
• well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to remain positive and work effectively under pressure.

You must also have:

• a current class C driver's licence
• a current National Police Clearance (within six months of issue)

City of West Torrens' proposition, 'Beyond the Paycheque'

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit.

We are committed to maintaining our White Ribbon Accreditation.

We promote diversity and flexible ways of working.

Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

We value staff well-being and professional development and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life. In addition to salary, you are supported with.

• Excellent work-life balance with a 40-hour working week and monthly rostered day off (for full time employees).
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund.
• A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Journey accident insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Corporate uniform allowance.
• Study assistance.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• On-site car parking.

So, are you interested?

If you can picture yourself working as a Parking Officer within Council's Compliance Department, providing a valuable service towards helping keep our community safe, click on the position description to find out more about this opportunity.

Enquiries to Sarah Waters, Senior Community Safety Officer on 8416 6333.

How do you apply?

Respond to the questions below then submit a cover letter, resume, driver's licence and police clearance (if available).

Closing Date: 9am Monday 31 August 2026