Team Leader, Parking Compliance

• Lead a team with six direct reports & over 30 FTE overall

• Newly created, full time, permanent role

• $131,166 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity

As Team Leader, Parking Compliance, you'll lead a team that plays an important role in keeping Adelaide safe, accessible and moving efficiently. Through a balanced approach to education, compliance and customer service, you'll help ensure our streets, parking spaces and public areas are managed fairly and effectively for residents, visitors and businesses alike.

Leading a team of Parking & Information Officers, you'll provide coaching, guidance and support while overseeing the delivery of day-to-day compliance activities across the city. You'll create an environment where your team can thrive, building capability, driving performance and fostering a strong customer-focused culture.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how parking compliance services are delivered in a Capital City context. You'll use data, insights and emerging technology to identify improvements, enhance service delivery and ensure resources are aligned to community needs. Working closely with internal stakeholders, government agencies and industry partners, you'll help shape initiatives that support both current operational demands and future city outcomes.

With responsibility for team leadership, operational planning, budgeting, reporting and legislative compliance, you'll balance community expectations, service delivery outcomes and Council's statutory obligations. Whether you're supporting your team through complex situations, implementing service improvements or contributing strategic advice, you'll play a key role in delivering positive outcomes for the city and the people who use it every day.

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About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in providing effective leadership which continually enhances and builds the team’s capability and productivity.
• Experience leading large operational functions that span rosters and shifts
• Experience in developing positive relationships and consulting, negotiating and communicating with all levels of management and staff, government agencies, stakeholders and the community, both verbally and in writing.  Working knowledge of Local Government Act, Expiation of Offences Act, Road Traffic Act (1961); Relevant Australian Standards and Austroads Guidelines, the Australian Road Rules (1999); and other legislation or willingness to acquire.
• Experience navigating complex regulatory environments whereby legislation, public safety and community expectations can conflict.
• Experience leading teams through periods of technological innovation.
• Experience using or interpreting data to drive evidence-based decisions.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Hayley Lambi on 08 8203 7277.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Daniel Stevens, Manager, City Safety.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm, 28 June 2026.

Please be advised this is a permanent full-time opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 8 Classification commencing $131,166 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a brief assessment and a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au