School Crossing Supervisors

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid training and development programs

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council is seeking individuals to attend crossings across multiple locations in Melbourne's southeast. The role requires a reliable vehicle, flexibility for short-notice shifts and a strong safety focus to interact with children, parents and school staff.

Shifts run during school crossing times, with mandatory Police Checks and Working with Children Checks prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are part of our process, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged

Qualifications

• Mandatory Working with Children Check and satisfactory Police Check.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and without supervision.
• Flexibility to travel to any crossing within the municipality and attend training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Attend crossings for 45 minutes, Monday to Friday, across locations.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and build rapport with children, parents and school staff.

Skills

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Reliable vehicle

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Job description

• $43.13 per hour + super (inclusive of casual loading)

About the role

We are seeking individuals who have the availability to attend shifts at short notice, have their own reliable vehicle and have the flexibility to work across several locations. A positive attitude, great communication skills and strong focus on safety will assist in your success in this role.

The crossings operate for 45 minutes Monday to Friday usually between the hours of:

• 8.15am and 9am
  and
• 3.15pm and 4pm.

What we're looking for (Key Selection Criteria)

• A current Working with Children Check and completion of a satisfactory pre-employment Police Check (mandatory).
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and without supervision.
• Ability to work within clearly defined procedures, policies and regulations.
• Flexibility to travel to any crossing within the municipality and to attend training sessions as required.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role.
• Ability to build a positive rapport with children, parents and school staff is essential.
• Good and clear verbal communication skills with previous experience working with children and the general public.
• Computer skills required for completion of online training.

Important Information

This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check; Employee Working with Children Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Working at Glen Eira City Council

The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.

Employee Benefits

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:

• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed.
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs.

Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:

• Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
• Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
• Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, please contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on **********@gleneria.vic.gov.au

We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.