Group
Occupation
591137 Parking Officer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
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