Parking Officer

• Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
• Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
• We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
• A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

Imagine a future with us

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

But enough about us, let’s talk about you

We are in the market for an experienced and qualified Parking Officer, you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.

In this role you will deliver effective compliance with statutory legislative provisions relating to parking, traffic and litter via community liaison, education and promotion of the relevant statutory requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing parking services information to the community and the City
• Conducting daily parking patrols around schools throughout the district
• Conducting parking patrols using Licence Plate Recognition technology
• Receiving and investigating complaints in relation to parking activities and reporting accordingly
• Liaising with the community on issues affecting the successful application of parking local laws and other relevant issues (ie. apply a partnership approach between Ranger Services and the community).
• Preparing high quality reports of incidents encountered while on patrol
• Issuing verbal or written cautions and or infringement notices in accordance with the City’s policies and procedures
• Preparing briefs of evidence and attending court as necessary
• Educating the public on issues of statutory legislation, local law and policy
• Building strong relationships with the community to assist in improved application of statutory legislation, local laws and other relevant issues
• Ensuring compliance with the safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the City and abide by relevant statutory safety requirements at all times
• Performing other duties as directed within the scope and level of this position

To be successful you will have:

• Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services), or demonstrated substantial progress towards achievement
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional written and investigative skills
• Sound knowledge of ranger practices and procedures, relevant statutory legislation and local laws
• A current unrestricted C class driver’s licence
• A current R-E motorcycle (250cc) class national driver’s licence is desirable
• Computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office products
• A police clearance certificate (less than 6 months old)
• Senior First Aid
• Applicants must be aged 18-years or above

The finer details

This full time, Level 4 permanent position, attracting a salary range of $70,268 up to $75,555 per annum dependent upon experience. Additional payments are available in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

As a Parking Officer you are required to work on any day of the week, Monday to Sunday inclusive between the hours of 08.00am and 5.00pm.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. For further information or any enquiries please contact Linda Emery, Coordinator Ranger Services, on (08) 9550 3631.

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instill the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
• Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
• Discounted medical insurance
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
• Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
• A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Mark R Newman
Chief Executive Officer