Cessnock City Council

Parking Ranger

About the Opportunity

Cessnock City Council has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to join our Ranger Services team in a newly created Parking Ranger position. 

In this role, you'll play a crucial part in enforcing local laws and regulations, focusing on parking enforcement, managing unattended items, and ensuring public safety. Your expertise will also be instrumental in developing and implementing educational programs to enhance understanding and compliance within our community. 

The Parking Ranger performs a diverse range of duties including:

• Investigating and taking appropriate action in relation to unattended items;
• Enforcing Roads and Traffic Regulations relating to on-street parking, footpath obstruction, heavy vehicles on local and main roads and disabled parking in privately owned car parks;
• Ensuring accurate and decisive professional service is provided to the community, ensuring confidentiality is maintained and matters are dealt with in a timely manner; and
• Developing and implementing education programs for Ranger Services. 

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Remuneration

$79,228 - $91,738 per annum plus superannuation

The Benefits

• Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation 
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Lease back vehicle  - Full private use available
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have completed a Certificate IV in Local Government (Regulatory Services) or Government Investigations or have another relevant equivalent qualification and previous experience as a Parking Officer, Ranger or in a related regulatory role is desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts, exceptional customer service skills, ensuring positive interactions with members of the community. We encourage candidates that are interested in applying for this role reach out and have a discussion.

What's Next?

If you're passionate about community service, enjoy working in a role where everyday is different, and want to contribute to maintaining the safety and orderliness of our public spaces, we encourage you to apply.

Please complete the application form below and provide detailed responses to the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the role description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council may also complete a range of other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 27 February 2024 at 11:30pm

Who to Contact: Jason Mullee, Ranger Services Coordinator, on (02) 4993 4132

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. 

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.