Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Safer Communities Department is looking for School Crossing Supervisors who will be responsible for:

• Providing supervision to and ensuring the safety of children and the general public using the school crossings
• Contributing to the development of high-quality customer service to all members of the public
• Performing all duties in a manner which promotes effective teamwork and good public relations

This role requires staff with a demonstrated ability to make responsible decisions, and an ability to relate to and communicate with young children. The position requires working casually across our municipality (sometimes at short notice) both morning and afternoon shifts of approximately one hour per shift, on designated school days as and when required.

Successful candidates must be reliable and punctual, have their own vehicle and smart phone, be well presented and able to accept responsibility for children and other pedestrians under their care when crossing busy roads around schools in all weather conditions.

This is a casual role working up to 10 hours per week. You will be working maximum two hours per day.

About you

• Adequate physical fitness and mobility applicable to this position (including vision and hearing)
• Ability to understand and maintain general knowledge of the Victorian Road Rules in relation to School Crossings
• Demonstrated awareness of relevant health and safety issues

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 1A currently remunerated at $39.81 per hour, plus superannuation.

To Apply

Applicants must meet the requirements of the role contained in the position description which can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Successful candidates will be asked to undertake a functional capacity assessment (physical) test, will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and to consent to and complete a national police check.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Sally McIlwraith via email: [email protected]

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.