Closes: 11 January 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3
Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation
Position No: 40468
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 December 2025
Contact Officer: Christopher Seddon on or
Details: Are you looking for a role that lets you to make a real difference in the community? Do you have an interest in the safety of pedestrians and other road users? If so, then read on to see if a Parking Compliance role with Access Canberra is right for you
If you're community minded, safety conscious, and like to maintain efficiency, functionality and accountability, then come join a team that's focused on keeping Canberra a Safe and Liveable City.
Parking Operations is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) to fill an Administrative Services Officer Class three (ASO3) Parking Compliance Officer role commencing in the new year. A merit pool will be established from this EOI and may be used to fill similar short-term opportunities over the following 12 months.
This diverse regulatory compliance role will build skills and experience in an operational environment and increase your regulatory compliance knowledge.
The people we need:
* Are motivated, want to make a difference, and support our government functions.
* Manage their time responsibly and effectively to help achieve shared goals.
* Be an effective communicator
* Display integrity and will uphold the expectations of this ACT Government regulatory compliance role.
* Are proficient in general office administration tasks. For example, email communication, document creation/review and keyboard skills.
* Can learn and use software applications across a variety of equipment.
* Are flexible and adaptable in the management of changing priorities.
* Consistently follow procedures and apply learnt training.
* Apply a continuous improvement mindset and aspire to doing things better.
Most importantly, we are looking for people who have high levels of emotional intelligence, are resilient, and are committed to the promotion of both team and community safety. As a Parking Compliance Officer, it is important to consider what information helps drivers comply with the parking rules. Having the skills and confidence to manage sometimes tricky conversations with drivers about their parking, while maintaining a positive customer service approach, is crucial.
If this sounds like you and would like to support the ACT community, then we want to hear from you
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* Must be eligible to be appointed as an Authorised Person under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999, successful applicants:
* Must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
* Please submit a copy of your Australian birth certificate or Australian Citizenship Certificate or current Australian passport or a valid Permanent Resident visa supported by a foreign passport.
* This position requires employees to have and maintain a current full "C" class driver's licence, with a driving record that aligns with our commitment to road safety.
* Experience with Microsoft Office programs and the ability to work on applications on a smartphone is desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill other short-term vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
You must meet the eligibility criteria for an Authorised Person as mentioned in the position description.
This position involves predominantly in-field compliance activities, where you will patrol assigned areas on foot and/or by motor vehicle.
Office-based administration and compliance duties are also required.
Being available for a reasonable amount of additional hours to support service delivery and compliance monitoring activities is expected.
How to apply:
* Submit a one-page pitch outlining how you are the best person for the role. (Standard Margins and minimum 11-point font)
* Send your curriculum vitae along with the contact details of two referees
* Attach a copy of your Australian birth certificate or Australian Citizenship Certificate or current Australian passport or a valid Permanent Resident visa supported by a foreign passport – This will demonstrate eligibility as per the Position Description.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.