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School Crossing Supervisors

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6739763

  • Permanent part-time and casual positions available
  • Competitive salary package with allowances
  • Generous personal & carers leave entitlements
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Help create a safer community by assisting school-aged children and other pedestrians in crossing roads at designated children's crossings and traffic lights. As a School Crossing Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our youngest road users. With both casual and part-time positions available, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering a secure and supportive environment for the youth of our community.

A typical day will include;

  • Supervision of children and vehicles at children's crossings and traffic lights during nominated hours on school days
  • Ensure that pedestrians crossing the road at the children's crossing or traffic lights do not unduly disrupt traffic flow
  • Maintain sensible road behaviour of children using the crossing
  • Ensure that all vehicles are stationary before allowing pedestrians access to the crossing
  • Report incidents and breaches of the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations
  • Conduct inspections of the crossing and report fortnightly
  • Make recommendations to improve safety at children's crossings
  • Report identified hazards that may pose a risk to employees or the public

What you will bring to the role;

  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and without supervision
  • Flexibility to travel to any crossing within the municipality and to attend training sessions as required
  • Valid employee Working with Children's Check
  • A high level of awareness and an ability to judge traffic flow
  • Ability to build a positive rapport with children, parents, school staff and the wider community
  • An understanding of Victorian road laws and regulations

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

  • Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
  • Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
  • Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the PD and contact the Community Safety Team, during business hours on (03) 9433 3111 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Friday 11 April 2025.

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Applications Close: 11 Apr 2025

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We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.

Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

Further information about pay rates are outlined in our Enterprise Agreement:

·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

For information regarding casual employment opportunities at Nillumbik, please see ‘Other Opportunities’ or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here

Please note: 

  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.