Parking Officer

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered day off every fortnight

3 extra days off during Christmas

10 days sick leave

5 days MyLeave

Parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking a Parking Officer to enforce parking and related regulations across the Bayside LGA using patrolling and camera technology. You will issue warnings and infringement notices, obtain owner information, and present evidence in Court as required.

You will work with the team and stakeholders to support Council priorities and uphold community values. The role offers a structured 38-hour roster across seven days and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum school certificate and/or experience in a relevant field.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Responsibilities

• Enforce parking and related regulations through patrols and surveillance of car parks and streets in the Bayside LGA.
• Issue warnings and/or penalty infringement notices in accordance with Council’s enforcement policy.
• Obtain vehicle owner information from Roads and Maritime Services to facilitate penalty notices.
• Present evidence in Court in relation to enforcement action instituted by Council.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and professional behaviour.
• Work with team, manager and stakeholders to achieve business unit goals and Council priorities.

Education

High school certificate

Driver's Licence Class C

Job description

Parking Officer

• Join a friend and people-oriented team environment
• Commitment to customer service upholding community values
• 38hr 7 day a week roster, up to $70,411 pa + 20% loading and 12% Superannuation

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

Purpose of the role

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

About the role

The role is required to enforce parking and related regulations through effective patrolling and surveillance of car parks and streets in the Bayside LGA by detecting breaches of the relevant Acts and Regulations. To conduct some patrols, Council uses mobile and fixed licence plate recognition cameras throughout the Bayside LGA. You can also expect to:

• Issue warnings and/or penalty infringement notices in accordance with Council’s enforcement policy.
• Obtain vehicle owner information from Roads and Maritime Services as required, to facilitate the issuing of penalty infringement notices.
• Present evidence in Court in relation to enforcement action instituted by Council.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About you

• Minimum school certificate and/or experience in a relevant field.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• A rostered day off every fortnight
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 10 days sick leave each year
• 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing date: Monday, 16 November 2026.

Applicants from the most recent recruitment campaign for this position do not need to reapply.

Salary: From $65,382 to $73,227 pa + 20% loading + 12% superannuation

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.