Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Parking Officer to join our Community Laws team. In this role, you will make a difference daily by providing effective and efficient parking enforcement across the municipality.  Your work will help create and maintain an environment that preserves and enhances public health and safety, ensuring our streets are safe, accessible, and well-regulated for everyone.

This is a full-time, permanent position operating on a Tuesday to Saturday roster, with opportunities for additional overtime. Remuneration is BAND 4 $73,349.33 - $78,124.95 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee, plus penalty rates for weekend shifts.

A tool of trade vehicle is also included. 

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Strong customer service skills and demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and dealing with the public in complex situations.
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply relevant Legislation and regulations.
• Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to produce work outcomes in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to relate to others both within the organisation and outside of Council.
• Experience in assisting writing reports and preparing evidence for court.
• Demonstrated commitment to a team philosophy and willingness to participate in continuous improvement of work practices.
• Computer literacy, including the use of MS Office and parking enforcement systems, and ability to learn new systems quickly.  

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.

For further information on this role please contact Jake Lisle at Jake.Lisle@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9738 9784.

Apply By: Sunday 1 February 2026 at 11:45pm 

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why Us

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

 Community Laws Officers - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.