Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Safer Communities Department are looking for Parking Officers who will be responsible for efficient Parking Enforcement services in accordance with the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and other parking regulations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Conduct daily routine and regular patrols throughout the municipality and issue infringement notices for parking breaches using Council’s electronic infringement system;
• Maintain timely and accurate records in relation to Infringement Notices and all work undertaken; and
• Ensure detailed notes are recorded for all relevant incidents and escalate to the Senior Safer Communities Officer (Parking & Litter) as required.

This is a full time role working 38 hours per week.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have:

• A broad understanding of the wider functions of Council’s Parking Enforcement Services and operations;
• Well developed administrative skills;
• A working knowledge of relevant parking enforcement procedures, legislation, regulations and Council local laws; and
• Knowledge of the administrative functions associated with Parking Infringements.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 4 currently remunerated $72,896.56 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Andres Castillo at [email protected]

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.