Highly valued community role

Based at Meredith, permanent part time Monday to Friday (from 8.20am-9.00am and 2.55pm -3.40pm weekdays)

Hourly rate from $ 32.31 + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

We are looking for a school crossing supervisor for the Meredith school crossing. Locals interested in providing a service to the community and ensuring the safety of children when crossing to their schools are encouraged to apply. Shifts fall between the school zones hours during the school term, Monday to Friday.

Becoming a School Crossing Supervisor is a great way to earn additional income without making great compromises on your time. You'll become vital to the safety of our kids, parents and teachers, and be an important second pair of eyes for local motorists. The role is held in very high esteem in our communities and touches the lives of families everywhere.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Passion and commitment to the safety of children, parents, teachers and the broader community

Valid Working with Children Check

Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Basic writing skills

Knowledge of road laws

Appropriate levels of hearing, eyesight and mobility

Valid Drivers Licence and own vehicle to travel to sites

* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations

Generous leave entitlements

If you’d like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Annica Akerfelt, Coordinator Compliance & Prosecutions on 03 5220 7273 or 0408 151 197 for a confidential discussion.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2025 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.