Casual School Crossing Supervisor

Employment type: Casual

Remuneration: $43.49 per hour plus superannuation

Location: This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

 

About the role

As a School Crossing Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of children and others at school crossings within Wyndham. If you enjoy being outdoors, supporting your community and interacting and building rapport with the general public then this role might be a great fit!

 

Your shifts may vary depending on requirements - some weeks you may work 5 days while other weeks may be less. You need to be contactable and flexible with your availability though ideally, you can work Monday to Friday each week if needed. Please note that there is no work during the school holidays.

 

The shifts are for 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon in line with school start and finish times. The crossings you cover will be located around the Wyndham municipality so you will need to be able to travel across several suburbs.

 

If you are successful, we will provide you with training, support and all the required equipment/PPE. This is a very rewarding role and many of our supervisors stay with us for many years.

 

In this role, you will:

• Educate pedestrians on the safe use of school crossings
• Operate traffic control signals and place appropriate signage and flags
• Provide friendly, helpful, and courteous communication with children of all ages and the general public
• Be aware and alert to judge and regulate traffic flow, report illegal driving through crossings, and the physical ability to react in an emergency if needed

 

What you will bring

• A current Working with Children (Employee) card OR be willing to apply for one OR upgrade your volunteer card (this will be approx. $120 at your own cost - https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/)
• Demonstrated experience working with children and the general public
• Reliability and understanding of school crossing requirements
• Flexibility to travel and work anywhere within the Wyndham City municipality
• Mobile phone
• Have access to and a working knowledge of basic email

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

 

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact the School Crossing Support Team on 03 9742 0876 or 8734 6165.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.