Parking Warden

Kempsey Shire Council; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Competitive hourly rate

Wellbeing focus with flexible work

Fitness Passports

Career development

Novated leasing

Supportive, collaborative environment

Lifestyle on the Mid‑North Coast

Job summary

Kempsey Shire Council is seeking a motivated Parking Warden to patrol public roads and car parks, promoting lawful and courteous parking practices. You will balance enforcement with education and customer engagement, while assisting residents and visitors with parking queries.

Role involves working with Rangers and Compliance Officers, with a rotating roster that includes weekends, after‑hours shifts and public holidays. A Class C licence and knowledge of Australian Road Rules are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Experience and sound knowledge of the Australian Road Rules.
• SEINS training completed, or ability to acquire quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, especially in challenging situations.
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to quality service outcomes.
• Ability to apply legislation, policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Sound judgement and initiative with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to rotate rosters, weekends, on‑call duties and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to monitor parking compliance.
• Provide accurate information and respond to parking enquiries.
• Educate the public on safe and lawful parking practices.
• Engage with customers in a professional, approachable manner.
• Work with Rangers and Compliance Officers to enforce regulations when required.
• Be flexible to cover on‑call, weekend and holiday shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Legislation knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Class C Driver’s Licence

SEINS training

Australian Road Rules knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about community safety, customer service and helping create safe, accessible public spaces?

Council is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Parking Warden to join our team during peak holiday periods. In this role, you will undertake parking patrols, monitor compliance and promote safe, lawful and responsible parking practices across public roads, car parks and community spaces.

You will play an important role in supporting the fair and efficient turnover of parking spaces, improving accessibility for residents and visitors, and ensuring parking regulations are understood and followed.

Working in a dynamic, community-facing environment, you will balance enforcement responsibilities with education and positive customer engagement. You will provide accurate information, respond to parking-related enquiries and represent Council in a professional and approachable manner.

You will work closely with Rangers and Compliance Officers, undertaking patrols across allocated areas and taking appropriate enforcement action in accordance with relevant legislation, Council policies, delegations and procedures.

This position operates on a rotating roster, with flexibility required to undertake on-call duties, including weekends, after-hours shifts and public holidays.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You

You are a confident, approachable and adaptable individual who enjoys working with the community and can remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.

You understand the importance of balancing compliance and enforcement with education and excellent customer service. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and can confidently explain parking requirements, address concerns and manage potentially difficult customer interactions.

You are organised, self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A current Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Experience and sound knowledge of the Australian Road Rules.
• Completion of SEINS (Self Enforcing Infringement Notices System) training, or the ability to rapidly acquire this.
• The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, particularly when dealing with challenging or potentially confrontational situations.
• A strong customer service focus and a commitment to delivering quality service outcomes.
• The ability to apply legislation, policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• A flexible approach to work, including participation in a rotating roster, weekend and on-call duties, public holidays and providing relief to other Rangers when required.

You take pride in representing Council and are committed to making a positive difference to the community through professional, fair and consistent parking compliance.

About Us

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Why Join Us?

• Casual position.
• $43.93 - $49.45 per hour.
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Applications Close: COB Friday 13 November 2026

Have questions? Please contact Retha Du Preez - Group Manager Development and Compliance, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3***.

Please Note

Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

• Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3*** or email ****@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.