Parking Officer

City of Hobsons Bay; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

End ofTrip Facility

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted local gym membership

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Hobsons Bay is seeking a dedicated Parking Officer to patrol our municipality, enforce parking rules, educate the community and respond to enquiries. This hands-on, field-based role supports safe and accessible streets across Altona and surrounding areas.

The role requires weekend and after-hours work, with shifts rostered Thursday to Sunday and opportunities for professional growth within local government.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, enforcement, customer service or field-based operational work.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and policies.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgement and manage competing priorities.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct parking patrols and monitor compliance with parking restrictions.
• Issue infringements, warnings and compliance notices in line with legislation and Council procedures.
• Educate and engage with residents, motorists and businesses to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Respond to parking-related enquiries, complaints and service requests professionally.
• Maintain accurate enforcement records and supporting evidence.

Skills

Compliance

Enforcement

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Record-keeping systems

Job description

Hobsons Bay Civic Centre - 115 Civic Parade Altona

• Hobsons Bay Civic Centre, Altona, close to publictransport
• Position type,Permanent Part time, 0.63 FTE
• Salary: Band 4 $70,491.03 - $75,712.42 +superannuation

Weekend and after-hours work required (see details below)

We're here. We're community. We're Hobsons Bay.

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed tocreating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’llbe part of a forward-thinking organisation that supportsinnovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and whichaspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

The opportunity

As a Parking Officer, you will play an important role inhelping keep our community safe, accessible and moving.This hands-on, field-based position involves conductingparking patrols, inspections and compliance activitiesacross the municipality. The role combines enforcement,customer service and community education, ensuring parkingregulations are applied fairly, consistently andprofessionally while supporting positive outcomes for ourcommunity.

ShiftRequirements

This position requires availability to work weekend andextended-hour shifts. The successful candidate must be ableto work shifts across the following days:

• Thursday & Friday: 4.00pm-8.00pm
• Saturday: 9.00am-5.45pm
• Sunday: 11.15am-8.00pm

If you are available to work these rostered shifts,we would love to hear from you.

ImportantInformation for Applicants

Please note that candidates who have previously appliedfor this position are not eligible to reapply, as theirapplications have already been assessed for thisrecruitment process.

What you’ll do

• Conductparking patrols and monitor compliance with parkingrestrictions.,
• Issueinfringements, warnings and compliance notices in linewith legislation and Council procedures.
• Educateand engage with residents, motorists and businesses toencourage voluntary compliance.
• Respondto parking-related enquiries, complaints and servicerequests professionally.
• Maintain accurate enforcement records and supportingevidence.

What you need to succeed

• Experience in compliance, enforcement, customer serviceor field-based operational work.
• Abilityto interpret and apply legislation, regulations andpolicies.
• Strongcommunication and customer service skills.
• Abilityto work independently, use sound judgement and managecompeting priorities.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Officeand record-keeping systems.

To be considered for this role applicationsshould include

• A maximum 1 p age coverletter which should outline your interest in the role
• A current CV which includes key achievements & relevantqualifications

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm on 3rdNovember 2026.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to completeaNational Police Record Check, a Pre-Employment Medical Check& a Working With Children Check (WWCC) . Candidates must also holda valid Victorian Driver's License.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident orhold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted workingrights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitmentprocess.

What we can offer

• Our location in the centre of Altona is close to publictransport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or anafternoon walk along the lake.
• Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End ofTrip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to getyou refreshed and ready to go!
• Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program,wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership,Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes,and walking & social clubs.
• Ongoing professional development support - we'll championyour growth, because your career matters to us!
• A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working togetherto create a sustainable, thriving community for generations tocome.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encouragepeople from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusiveenvironments where everyone can grow and succeed.