Osborne Richardson are delighted to be regularly assisting several of Victoria's biggest Councils with Parking Officer opportunities. These roles often begin as 1 - 3 month contracts but usually extend well beyond this, often with the option to become permanent!

As a Parking Officer, you will conduct proactive and reactive investigations into parking and other vehicle related breaches of relevant Local Laws and State legislation. This can include:

• Enforcing Parking restrictions under the Road Safety Act & Regulations, through promoting, educating, and advising the community on matters relating to Parking / Compliance matters including with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Instituting and assisting in the prosecution of offenders where required, whilst monitoring and assisting in the maintenance of Parking infrastructure such as ticket machines, pay stations and signage.
• Conduct regular download and upload of data between handheld units and network systems and ensure Patrol Records are completed as required.
• Other Local Laws duties as required.

The ideal candidate for Parking Officer positions will have the following:

• Certificate IV in Local Government Compliance or equivalent or alternatively demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in a Customer Service role gained through on-the-job training, preferably in a compliance / enforcement field commensurate with the requirements of the role. Relevant skills, knowledge and experience could include:

o Demonstrated competency in using up to date technology (including software programs and mobile devices) to complete Regulatory or Enforcement tasks or responsibilities.
o Demonstrated commitment to serving the public and community and ability to work as a highly effective member of a close-knit team.
o Demonstrated ability to act independently in resolving problems often involving disputation or conflict, by the use of advocacy and conflict resolution skills.
o Demonstrated effective people skills, including the ability to influence others to achieve positive outcomes, particularly with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Demonstrated well developed oral & written communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise written documentation, e.g., for later use in legal proceedings.

These are great opportunities to get your foot in the door and start your career in Local Government compliance!

If you would like to know more about these roles or other Compliance opportunities, please contact Rebecca at [email protected] or on 0473 825 278.