Permanent, Full-Time Role | $74,573.33 - $86,404.53 per annum, plus 12% superannuation | Hurstville
About the Role
Be part of a team that plays a vital role in keeping Georges River moving. In this hands‑on, customer-facing role, you will deliver fair, consistent, and professional parking enforcement in line with NSW legislation and Council procedures. You’ll help promote safe and lawful parking practices while supporting the efficient turnover of parking spaces, improving access and amenity for residents, businesses, and visitors across the community.
Day to day, you’ll be out in the field conducting proactive foot and vehicle patrols, including targeted programs such as school zones and heavy vehicle compliance. Working closely with Senior Parking Officers, you’ll respond to service requests, engage positively with the community, and maintain accurate enforcement outcomes. With a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and professionalism, you’ll also participate in ongoing training, manage risks in dynamic environments, and contribute to compliance outcomes, including preparing evidence for court when required.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time role - 76 hours per fortnight
- Competitive salary ranging from $74,573.33 - $86,404.53 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) per fortnight
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program for flexible access to numerous gyms, pools and other fitness facilities for you and your family
- Salary packaging options and parental leave and support
- Employee Rewards Program, celebrating your achievements!
Your Day-to-Day as a Parking Officer
- Patrol assigned areas to proactively, and in response to requests, address community concerns through regulatory action
- Monitor high-risk areas such as school zones and business areas to encourage compliance
- Work closely with Senior Parking Officers and other Team members to provide consistent, community focussed services across all shifts
- Put safety first by identifying and managing risks while working in dynamic, outdoor environments
- Be a visible and approachable Council representative, educating the community and providing helpful advice
- Demonstrate strong observational skills to deliver efficient patrols, prompt responses, and appropriate enforcement
- Keep your knowledge up to date through ongoing training and development opportunities
What We Are Looking For
- Demonstrated experience in customer‑facing or service‑oriented roles, with the ability to engage professionally and respectfully with diverse community members
- Proficient digital literacy, including competency with Windows-based applications, mobile technology, and relevant field‑service software
- Strong problem‑solving capability, supported by keen observational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to make effective decisions in dynamic situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate documentation and record clear, concise information
- Awareness of operational risks and ability to work safely in dynamic, public-facing environments
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, follow reasonable instructions, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment
- Current Class C Driver License
- Physical capability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, including extended periods of outdoor work on foot in varying weather conditions
This role operates within a structured six-day rotating roster (Monday to Saturday) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award, requiring availability across core operational hours, including rostered shifts between 6:00am and 8:00pm on weekdays and 6:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays.
The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and reliability in working across early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and be available to undertake overtime as required to meet operational and community needs. You will thrive in a structured shift environment, maintaining high levels of performance, professionalism, and responsiveness across varied working hours.
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact our Careers Team at [email protected]
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday, 27 July 2026 at 11:59 PM AEST
Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with no relevant adverse findings, as well as a pre-employment medical assessment at a specified clearance level. These requirements must be satisfied prior to the offer of employment.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.
