About the role

As a Community Safety Parking Officer, you’ll be on the frontlines helping to maintain safe, accessible streets across Yarra Ranges. This is a customer-focused, mobile role responsible for educating the public and enforcing parking regulations under the Road Safety Road Rules, Road Safety Act, and Road Regulations.

You’ll support our proactive and reactive parking programs by conducting patrols, issuing infringements and warnings, responding to public requests, and keeping accurate records. Working within a small team, you’ll also assist with technology-based enforcement tools such as licence plate recognition systems.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy variety in your workday, are comfortable working outdoors, and take pride in delivering a fair and professional service to the community.

Band 4 roles available with a salary range of $70,999 to $74,273 (Pro Rata) per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation.

2 Full Time Temporary Positions (76 Hours per fortnight) - This position may include weekend work

The opportunity to take up a fortnightly or monthly RDO

Experience and skills we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, and adaptable. You will have:

Demonstrated prior experience & knowledge of the Road Safety Road Rules and Evidence Production.

A passion for engaging with the public and delivering respectful, clear communication

Confidence to work independently in the field and remain calm under pressure

A high level of attention to detail for issuing infringements and maintaining accurate records

Good time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities or environments

Comfortable using mobile technology and updating digital systems

A current driver’s licence and the ability to obtain required compliance-related certifications

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude!

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us the following:

Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 21 April 2025.

Contact person: Chris Cooper, Community Safety Coordinator, 03 9294 6907.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, plus a Working with Children Check and a medical check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.