Temporary City Patrol Officer

City Patrol Officer

• Temporary role
• Immediate start date
• Government Opportunity

The Client

Our Client encompasses 1687 km2 of land on a narrow coastal strip between the Great Dividing Range and the Coral Sea. It extends from the Eubenangee Swamp (near Mirriwinni) in the south to the Macalister Range (near Ellis Beach) in the north.

Your Opportunity

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM (one shift per week finishing at 3:00 PM) – No weekends or public holidays

Are you passionate about keeping Cairns safe and accessible for everyone? We are seeking a Temporary City Patrol Officer to join our team! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has excellent customer service skills, and is confident in enforcing local regulations.

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular city patrols on foot (up to 20km per shift) in all weather conditions
• Enforce parking and road regulations under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 and Road Regulations 2009 – QLD Road Rules
• Issue infringements and confidently explain offences to drivers when required
• Provide high-level customer service and handle face-to-face disputes professionally and diplomatically
• Prepare reports and communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for reporting and documentation
  Work effectively both independently and as part of a team

About You

• High level of physical fitness – ability to walk long distances in varying weather conditions
• Strong knowledge of road rules and local regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in issuing infringements and enforcing regulations
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Familiarity with Cairns and its tourist attractions
• Strong commitment to safety in all aspects of the role

If you are a motivated and professional individual who can uphold the integrity of city patrol operations while providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply!

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland’s leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

Speak to the professionals who actually live and work in the Queensland Regions. Lifestyle and Career – you can have it all!

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be forwarded to us by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below. For a confidential discussion, you are welcome to call Daria on (07) 4034 5000 or email