Expression of Interest – School Crossing Supervisor (Expression of Interest)
- Step into a role that protects our community’s youngest pedestrians.
- Part-time, ongoing position (Up to 7.5 hours per week)
- $ 11,431.16 per annum plus Super
The City of Boroondara is seeking reliable and community-minded individuals to express interest in joining our School Crossing Supervisor team. This rewarding role helps create a safer environment for children, families and the broader community by assisting pedestrians to crossroads safely at designated school crossings.
About the Role
As a visible and valued member of the community, you will play an important role in promoting road safety and supporting students on their journey to and from school. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, engaging with people and making a positive difference in their local community.
About You
You are a dependable and safety-focused individual who understands the importance of protecting children and supporting the community. You take pride in being punctual, responsible and approachable.
You are confident communicating with a diverse range of people and can maintain a professional and respectful manner in public-facing situations. Your ability to remain alert, focused and calm enables you to respond effectively to changing traffic conditions.
You are committed to following procedures, working safely and contributing positively to your local community. Previous experience is not essential, as training will be provided; however, a strong commitment to safety and customer service is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
You will supervise and manage the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at designated school crossings in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. A strong focus on safety, awareness and consistency is essential in supporting students, families and other crossing users.
You will monitor traffic conditions, identify potential hazards and take appropriate action to maintain a safe crossing environment. The role requires attentiveness, sound judgement and the ability to remain calm and professional in varying traffic and weather conditions.
You will build positive relationships with school communities, members of the public and Council staff while representing the City of Boroondara in a professional and courteous manner. You will also participate in required training and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements.
Employment Requirements
- Ability to instruct and direct users of school crossings in a safe and professional manner
- Good verbal communication skills including basic English
- Ability to build rapport with school communities and all school crossing users
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- Flexibility to take up duty at various school crossings throughout the municipality as required
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, pre-employment medical assessment and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
Why join us
At the City of Boroondara, we are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive city that meets the needs and aspirations of our community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a culture built on collaboration, respect, and innovation. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, empowers others, and inspires possibility. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference to the community we serve.
How to express interest
If you are ready to express interest in this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your expression of interest, including a resume and a short cover letter online .
All expressions of interest must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.
For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Aysegul Altug, Senior Support Officer - School Crossing Program on (03) 9278 4774 during business hours for any confidential enquiries.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or [email protected] to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!
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