Parking Compliance Officer

Join to apply for the Parking Compliance Officer role at City of Greater Dandenong . Band 4 $73,955 – $92,796 per annum (plus super) Permanent Full Time About Us Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport. We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long‑term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest. About You Do you like working outdoors? Are you a communication superstar? Is making a positive difference for the community what motivates you? If so, an opportunity has become available to become a part of our Parking Compliance team, rostered between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Regular weekend overtime is a requirement of this role. The successful candidate will require a good level of fitness as many patrols are conducted on foot. You may be required to undertake practical testing and a functional capacity assessment (physical). About the Role The Parking Compliance Team is based at the Dandenong Civic Centre, however the role covers the entire municipality. What does the Parking Compliance team do? Enforce parking restrictions under the Road Safety Act & Regulations Respond to and investigate reports of illegal parking Educate the community on parking related matters Conduct regular patrol records Assist with the monitoring of Councils school crossings Previous experience in a customer service role and a good knowledge of Part 12 of the Victorian Road Rules will be an advantage but is not essential. Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application. You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing. The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Benefits of Working With Us Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation. Competitive salary Salary sacrifice childcare (where available) Flexible working options supported including hybrid Access to learning & development programs including study assistance Reward & recognition programs Health initiatives Access to our support and wellbeing programs A vibrant social club To Apply A brief cover letter Your resume Response to key selection criteria You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks. Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025 Further information: Tasman Richard, We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member. Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. #J-18808-Ljbffr