Occupation

591137 Parking Officer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

591137 Parking Officer

Patrols assigned areas and issues parking infringement notices to owners of vehicles that are illegally parked.

Alternative title

  • Parking Inspector

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Patrols street parking and car parks in accordance with parking plans
  • Checks vehicles for valid parking tickets and records how long they have been in free parking areas
  • Uses handheld devices to issue and manage parking infringements, and provide data on revenue and parking usage
  • Checks for proper use of permits in special use zones and loading zones
  • Arranges to have illegally parked vehicles towed away
  • Assists with asset maintenance of parking equipment, including ticketing machines, lighting, boom gates and signage
  • Assists council with asset management of roads, paths, signs and other roadside equipment
  • Assists police with matters of stolen, abandoned or damaged vehicles
  • May give evidence in court if someone appeals the infringement notice