Fortnightly time in lieu day off + 5 weeks paid annual leaveCollaborative and diverse role, situated along the harbour sideAbout Us Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.
About the Role Woollahra Council is looking to appoint a permanent full time Parking Enforcement Officer to join our growing Regulatory team!
As a Parking Enforcement Officer, reporting to the Team Leader, you will work in pairs and patrol the prime surrounds of the Woollahra Municipality. You will provide information to our customers and generally build positive relations with our community.
You will be responsible for enforcing a variety of laws relating to: time-limited parking in business centresstopping and parking contrary to noticeson-street parking restrictions in residential parking scheme areasparking and traffic arrangements for special eventsschool safety as well as accurately recording and gathering information for detected offences.In order to succeed in this role, it is desirable that you come with previous experience, however training will be provided to inexperienced applicants with the right attitude. You will demonstrate excellent Customer Service skills, keep calm under pressure, have a strong work ethic and enjoy being in the outdoors.
Successful applicants will be required to work a 14-day roster which will include every second weekend and at least one afternoon shift per week (penalty rates for weekend and overtime will apply). In return, you will be entitled to a fortnightly time in lieu day off and 5 weeks annual leave.
Please note, employment in this position is subject to a Police Check for criminal history and a pre-employment medical examination.
Current Class C drivers licenceDemonstrated ability to follow instructions and see tasks through to completionProven ability to handle difficult situationsProven experience in and commitment to customer serviceDemonstrated ability to communicate calmly and effectively with a diverse range of peopleCapable of working within in the physical requirements of the positionUnderstanding of EEO and WH&S principlesCommitment to Woollahra Council's valuesComprehensive relevant and practical experience in a similar roleKnowledge of/experience in State or Local GovernmentCompletion of the Council Law Enforcement Officers CourseSenior First Aid Certificate (desirable not essential)How to Apply Apply on line by clicking the link below.
You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
For further information about the role, please contact Andrew Charles, Regulatory Team Leader on (02) 9391 7950 during business hours.
Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.
Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.
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