Commercial Operations Officer
Permanent full-time (part-time considered)
$ $39.66 per hour + shift loadings + 12% super Benefits:
* Access to physio, EAP & gym discounts
* Extra super through co-contribution
* Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave for eligible staff
* 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)
* Flexible work options
* Work that impacts your local economy
Join a future-focused team that values smart strategy, clear reporting, and well-run assets, all while balancing commercial insight with genuine community outcomes. With strong systems, flexible work conditions and a culture of trust and ownership, this is where local government meets meaningful enterprise. Based in the heart of Walyalup (Fremantle), Working at the City of Fremantle, you'll benefit from flexible work options and a strong focus on outcomes.
The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint a Commercial Operations Officer to join our Commercial Property and Parking team. This is a permanent full-time role, with the possibility of a part-time job share arrangement for the right applicant. Applicants must specify their available days and hours of work in their cover letter. You may be rostered to work weekends and overtime as required. Hours worked outside the scope of normal hours will attract the following shift loadings
Key responsibilities include:
* Monitor the City's parking software to ensure faults are addressed before machines become out of order.
* Support the day-to-day operation of the City's parking systems.
* Undertake daily maintenance of the City's parking equipment to keep it at optimum efficiency.
* Undertake the collection, reconciliation and preparation of a daily summary of cash and credit card transactions from parking ticket machines.
* Assist in resolving software and hardware issues related to the City's parking ticket machines by liaising with the ticket machine suppliers and manufacturers.
* Assist in resolving software issues related to the City's pay by phone supplier/s.
* Handle customer complaints related to commercial parking issues.
* Undertake audits of parking signs and road markings, report to the Team Leader Commercial and support the implementation of any authorised changes.
* Assist in issuing recipient created tax invoices for City carparks.
* Provide support to the commercial team when facilitating commercial rent reviews and undertake CPI rent increases in accordance with City Leases.
* Assist in seeking quotes and liaising with providers to undertake property valuations in accordance with the City's procurement policy.
* Contribute to the delivery of commercial projects and initiatives.
* Provide support to the commercial team in the day-to-day management of the City's property and parking portfolio.
To be considered for this position, you will need:
* Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Outlook, Edge, with an ability to learn and effectively use in-house software.
* IT and software knowledge/experience.
* Effective communication skills.
* Strong literacy (grammar, punctuation, spelling) skills.
* Ability to obtain a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
* Valid Western Australian Drivers Licence
The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.
If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm Sunday 22nd February 2026, but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.
To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Shavin Fernando
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.