Casual School Crossing Supervisor

Why you'll love the role:

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of children and creating a secure environment around schools?

We have exciting opportunities for School Crossing Supervisors to join our team on a casual basis and play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of young students.

As a School Crossing Supervisor, you will assist school children and other pedestrians to cross at established children’s crossings and traffic lights. You’ll be a friendly face ensuing the safety of children and pedestrians.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise children and pedestrians at children’s crossings and traffic lights during nominated hours on school days
• Wear the provided uniform and use the provided equipment to safely perform the duties of a School Crossing Supervisor
• Maintain a high level of awareness, professional behaviour and conduct at times
• Strictly adhere to relevant policies and procedures including the VicRoads Instructions for Children’s Crossing Supervisors and Banyule Employee Code of Conduct

What you'll bring - skills, experience:

This is the right role for you if you enjoy working outdoors, meeting new people, and working short hours.

As a School Crossing Supervisor, you will need to stand/walk for the duration of your shift whilst carrying the crossing equipment. You’ll be working in all weathers (four seasons in one shift is a possibility) and it’s a must that you will be reliable and punctual to ensure that the crossing is staffed, and that safety is managed during school times. You will also have:

• A good knowledge of the Victorian Road Rules and local area
• A high level of awareness and an ability to judge traffic flow.
• Be able to work with children specifically and the wider public in general.
• Able to communicate via email, text and phone
• Travel flexibility to work at any allocated crossings with the municipality

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Pre-employment medical
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC – previously called a police check).
• Working with Children’s Check

We offer:

• Hourly rate starts at $40.97 including casual loading and industry allowance
• The flexibility of a casual opportunity, uniform and training provided with ongoing support
• Great opportunity to connect with and do something worthwhile for the community

How to apply:

For more information about the role please refer to the position description or please contact Showkat Akberon 0439 326 117 for a chat.

Applications close: 20 April 2025 at 11.45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.