Senior Parking Compliance Officer

Make a Difference Where You Work

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Parking Compliance Officer to provide operational leadership, mentoring and specialist expertise across our team.

This role is suited to an experienced professional who can confidently empower and develop staff in the field while leading investigations and enforcement activities.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Visible Community Impact: Help keep local streets safe, accessible and well-managed through education and enforcement activities.

• Lead and Mentor a Skilled Team: Support the development of our team by providing guidance, mentoring and day-to-day operational leadership.

• Build Strong Community Relationships: Work closely with residents, businesses and stakeholders to deliver responsive, customer-focused regulatory services.

About the Role

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Mentor and support our team through in the field training and correct application of the Road Rules 2014, POEO Act 1997 and Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 investigations.

• Undertake investigations and provide guidance to the Team in the investigation of Mobility Parking Scheme permit misuse and fraud under Road Transport legislation.

• Assist the Team Leader with operational oversight and act in the role when required.

• Ensure consistent, professional and lawful enforcement practices across the team.

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in parking compliance and regulatory enforcement.

• Strong working knowledge of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, Road Transport Act 2013 and the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021.

• Proven experience investigating unattended property and vehicles.

• Experience investigating Mobility Parking Scheme permit fraud and misuse.

• Possess mentoring and leadership skills.

• A reputation for sound judgement, professionalism and leading by example.

• A desire to progress your career into a leadership-focused role.

This is an opportunity for a respected professional to share their expertise, develop others, and take the next step into leadership.

How to apply

Visit https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information, contact: Kate Drysdale, Parking Compliance Team Leader at Kate.Drysdale@willoughby.nsw.gov.au or on +61 • •••• •041

Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description (PD) is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:30pm

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications need to be submitted in PDF format.

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.