Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and suitably qualified or experienced applicant to fill the position of Parking Ranger within the Environmental Services department of Council.
The Seven Valleys isn’t just a place to live—it’s a lifestyle choice. It’s where you can reconnect with nature, enjoy a strong sense of community, and still stay within reach of Sydney.
As the gateway to Central West NSW and only 90 minutes drive to the new Western Sydney International Airport, Lithgow region adjoins the Blue Mountains and the Gardens of Stone and has the community feel and wide range of rural and nature experiences that you are after!
Parking Rangers play an important role in keeping Lithgow City tidy, safe and accessible. In this role, you will patrol streets and Council car parks across the Lithgow Local Government Area to make sure parking rules are followed.
Your day‑to‑day work will include checking vehicles, identifying parking breaches and issuing warnings or penalty notices when needed, following Council policies and relevant laws.
You will also help look after the community by reporting issues such as illegal dumping, littering, waste stored on Council land, blocked footpaths and abandoned items.
From time to time, you may need to gather vehicle owner details and prepare information for court, including giving evidence when required.
This role involves dealing with the public, sometimes in challenging situations, so good communication and customer service skills are important. You will work as part of a team and support your supervisor and colleagues to meet service needs and Council priorities. You are expected to act professionally, fairly and ethically at all times.
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Experience in customer service and dealing with difficult customers
- Ability to follow set procedures and work safely
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety
In addition, the ideal candidate will have:
- Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or equivalent or willingness to complete
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance) or equivalent or willingness to complete
- Certificate of Achievement in the Self-Enforcing Infringement Notice Scheme or willingness to complete
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Between $1,176.78 and $1,301.14 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience.
- Permanent, Full-time, 38 hours per week,
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For more information please contact the Senior Ranger or Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services on (02) 63549999
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Monday 15 June 2026 at 4pm AEST.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of communication, accountability, respect, empathy and support define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com
