Parking Compliance Officer

Darebin City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Darebin City Council is seeking a Traffic Enforcement Officer to help maintain parking turnover and safety across communities in the City of Darebin, Melbourne. You will educate the public, issue infringement notices, operate handheld devices, and patrol school crossings to protect children and parents, while delivering courteous service.

Join a diverse, supportive team focused on equity and community safety, with opportunities for professional development and a strong commitment to public

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Pinforce and Pinforce manager software.
• Familiar with Council parking provisions and policies.
• Knowledge of Local Government Act 1989, Road Safety Act 1986, Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and related regulations.
• Experience in justice/public administration or law enforcement (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Issue parking infringement notices.
• Operate handheld devices and other equipment.
• Patrol school crossings to ensure the safety of children and parents.
• Maintain excellent customer service by responding promptly and courteously to enquiries.
• Attend Court to give evidence in prosecutions as required.

Skills

Pinforce

Parking policy knowledge

LGA 1989 familiarity

Public service experience

Tools

Pinforce Manager

Handheld devices

Job description

• Assist the Darebin community and visitors in the fair and equitable turnover of parking spaces

An opportunity exists for an experienced Traffic Enforcement Officer (or experience in another enforcement/compliance field) to provide efficient and effective parking management services to the Darebin community. This service is provided both through education of the community and enforcement of applicable legislation as required.

About the role:

• Join the traffic enforcement team responsible for encouraging parking turnover in the City of Darebin through education and the processing of parking infringement notices for breaches of the Road Rules. Ensure the safety of children by patrolling around schools.

You will:

• Issue parking infringement notices in accordance with legislation.
• Operate handheld devices and other equipment/technology.
• Patrol school crossings to ensure the safety of children and parents.
• Maintain an emphasis on excellent customer service by responding promptly and courteously to all enquiries received.
• Attend Court to give evidence in prosecutions as required.

About you:

• Knowledge of Pinforce and Pinforce manager software.
• Be familiar with Council parking provisions, and Council policy concerning matters, which generally fall within the jurisdiction of the Traffic Services Department.
• Knowledge of, or ability to gain the knowledge of the Local Government Act 1989, Road Safety Act 1986, Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and other relevant Acts and regulations.
• Experience in justice administration, public administration, law enforcement, customer service or other related fields (desirable).

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

Applications close on 12 October 2026 at 11:30pm. Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period so if you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact hiring manager Angelo Russo Parking Compliance Team Leader on 8470 8656.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.