Work with one of Sydney’s most vibrant and diverse communities.
- A great opportunity to step into leadership and grow your career
- The chance to be part of a progressive and forward-thinking local council
- Competitive salary package, including leaseback vehicle and RDOs
- A dynamic workplace in the heart of vibrant Macquarie Park
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll lead our Parking Team to deliver a fair, consistent and community-focused enforcement service. You’ll support and guide your team day-to-day, helping them succeed while maintaining high standards across all areas of work.
You’ll play a hands-on role in coordinating daily operations—assigning work, monitoring performance and providing coaching and technical support to help your team grow and perform at their best.
You’ll also be responsible for tracking key performance insights, reporting on team outcomes and supporting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
As the go-to escalation point, you’ll confidently handle more complex situations, make sound decisions and balance enforcement with great customer service—all while being mindful of budgets and delivering value to the community.
About You
You’re a confident leader who enjoys supporting and developing others. You bring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to balance operational delivery with strategic thinking. You’re also financially aware, understanding how to manage budgets and resources effectively.
You’re an experienced Parking Officer who knows how to balance compliance with great customer service, bringing around 4+ years’ experience—ideally within Local Government or a similar regulatory setting.
We are seeking confident leader who can engage with people from all walks of life and can handle challenging situations with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement.
What you’ll bring:
- Current SEINS training
- A valid NSW Driver’s Licence
- A solid understanding of parking compliance, infringement systems, and relevant road, traffic and environmental legislation
- Experience preparing documentation for legal matters, with the confidence to represent cases in court when required
Your commencing annual salary will range from $91,245.60 to $118,619.28 + Superannuation + Leaseback Vehicle, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Leaseback Vehicle
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 June 2026 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact David Ngeru on 0419986848 for a confidential discussion
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety