Parking Officer

Northern Beaches Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Wellbeing leave

Professional development

Values based culture

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is seeking a proactive Parking Officer to patrol on‑street parking areas, enforce NSW road rules and council policies across the Northern Beaches.

This permanent full‑time role offers a salary of A$65,166 to A$75,734 per year plus super, with weekend penalties (50% penalty on Saturdays and 100% on Sundays) and duties including information provision, issuing penalties, and court attendance when required.

Responsibilities

• To carry out patrols and enforce compliance of on street parking legislation including school safety zones, residential zones, and all time limited and metered parking areas within the Northern Beaches Council area.
• To enforce legislation and Council policies, provide information to the public and staff, issue penalty notices and attend court proceeding when required
• To provide assistance to Police, other authorities, beach inspectors and staff in the enforcement of legislation relating to parking matters.

Job description

Division: Planning & Place

Business Unit: Environmental Compliance

Title: Parking Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 38 hours per week (5x Permanent Full-Time positions available)

Salary Range: $65,166.42 to $75,733.98 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

50% penalty in addition to the ordinary hourly rate of pay for work on a Saturday and a 100% penalty in addition to the ordinary hourly rate of pay for work on a Sunday.

Who We Are

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

As a member of the Ranger Team you will ensure contribute to the safety and protection of the Northern Beaches community by providing an efficient and effective service consistent with the enforcement of relevant legislation (particularly the NSW Road Rules 2014) and Council policies relating to the safe, proper and lawful use of roads, parking areas and on street parking. Reporting to the Coordinator, the Parking Officer will provide the community with a high quality, accurate and professional customer service in accordance with Council values and community expectations.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working With Us

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Rostered days off scheme
• A range of wellbeing offerings including wellbeing leave
• A culture of supporting continuous professional development
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment

Our Opportunity

The key focus areas of this role include:

• To carry out patrols and enforce compliance of on street parking legislation including school safety zones, residential zones, and all time limited and metered parking areas within the Northern Beaches Council area.
• To enforce legislation and Council policies, provide information to the public and staff, issue penalty notices and attend court proceeding when required
• To provide assistance to Police, other authorities, beach inspectors and staff in the enforcement of legislation relating to parking matters.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and people-oriented individual to join our dynamic team. You’ll bring enthusiasm and positivity to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 14 October 2026
• Expected Interview Date: 19 October 2026
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager Alana Rojahn on 0478 423 844 during business hours

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on [phone].