Parking Officers

About the Opportunity

Cessnock City Council has two exciting opportunities for Parking Officers to join our Ranger Services team.

If you're looking for a career in compliance and enjoy working out in the community, this could be the role for you. You'll spend your days applying legislation, engaging with the public, and helping deliver a safe and accessible community. With a mix of enforcement, education and customer interaction, no two days are ever the same.

As a Parking Officer, you will:

• Enforce Roads and Traffic legislation relating to on-street parking, footpath obstructions, heavy vehicle parking and Mobility Parking Scheme requirements.
• Investigate and take appropriate action in relation to unattended items.
• Provide professional, accurate and timely customer service while managing regulatory matters with integrity and confidentiality.
• Deliver community education initiatives that promote compliance with parking legislation and Ranger Services responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you'll have exposure to parking enforcement and be confident interpreting and applying relevant legislation. You'll enjoy working independently, communicating with a wide range of people, and making sound decisions in a dynamic environment.

Experience in parking enforcement will be highly regarded, along with experience in Ranger Services, compliance, animal control or law enforcement.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$79,008 - $91,483 plus superannuation and a leaseback vehicle

The Benefits

You'll be joining a supportive team where your work has a real impact on the community. We invest in our people by providing opportunities to learn, grow and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

• 38 hour week with an monthly RDO or 9-day fornight arrangement
• 14% employer superannuation
• My Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Concessional Christmas Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members
• Annual flu vaccination provided
• Work mobile supplied
• Lease-back vehicle
• Free parking on-site

What's Next?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Simply complete the application form below and upload your resume.

Your responses to the selection criteria questions will be used to assess your suitability for the role. For more information on how to address the selection criteria, please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce.

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:30pm

Who to Contact: Elijah MacDonald, Senior Parking Officer on (02) •••• •781

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.