School Crossing Supervisor - Casual

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Manningham Council is seeking a School Crossing Supervisor to support the safety of children and pedestrians across crossings within Manningham. The role involves supervising crossings during school terms, supporting motorists and pedestrians, and promoting community safety within defined procedures.

Experience in traffic safety or working with children is highly regarded. The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and availability for shifts, with a casual hourly rate of $41.52

Qualifications

• Experience in the same role or experience in traffic safety or working with children is highly regarded.
• Ability to lift, use and operate safety equipment within defined standards for clear visibility for motorists and pedestrians.
• Good judgement, road sense and knowledge of Australian road rules.
• Follow Safe Work Procedures to ensure community safety.
• Be punctual, reliable and able to travel to rostered crossings; available for morning or afternoon shifts.
• Working with Children Checks (WWCC) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist school children and pedestrians at established crossings and traffic lights.
• Supervise crossings during school terms to promote safety and compliance.
• Respond to traffic conditions and ensure safe passage for pedestrians.

Skills

Traffic safety

School crossing supervision

Punctual & reliable

WWCC

Job description

• $41.52 per hour (includes 25% casual loading) + 12% Superannuation (pro rata)
• 60 minutes per shift AM or PM or both
• Various Locations within Manningham

This is a wonderful and rewarding opportunity to become part of, and assist the Manningham community, particularly the children, in safely crossing the road whilst promoting and enhancing the safety of children and the general public using the crossings.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

School Crossing supervisors play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our community. During school terms Crossing Supervisors are responsible for assisting school children and other pedestrians at established children’s crossings and traffic lights.

Skills and experience

• Experience in the same role and or experience in traffic safety or working with children highly regarded
• Ability to effectively lift, utilise and operate safety equipment within the defined standards ensuring clear visibility for both motorists and pedestrians.
• Have good judgement and road sense and strong knowledge of the Australian road rules
• Competent understanding and ability to follow Safe Work Procedures to ensure community safety.
• Be punctual & reliable and be able to get to and from your rostered crossing and be available to work shifts, morning, afternoon or both
• Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.