Description:
School Crossing Supervisors
$32 per hour (plus 25 % casual loading)
Expressions of Interest for casual positions
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.
About the Role
Do you enjoy working outdoors and being a visible part of your Community?
Council is seeking expressions of interest to work as a casual School Crossing Supervisor to assist our school students and other members of the community around schools. 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 vehicleand 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 weathers.
To Apply
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role contained in the position description. To view a copy of this position description, please click on the link below.
School Crossing Supervisor Position Description - 146.4KB
Please upload a covering letter expressing your interest in this role.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling/psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
We are a workplace that cares for your health and wellbeing and offer a range of benefits for staff including flexible work options, friendly team environment, access to learning and development programs, support for staff and their studies, opportunities for promotion and career development, rewards and recognition programs, salary sacrificed childcare (where available), and a vibrant social club.
Further information: Please contact Brenda Hickey, School Crossing Programs Officer, on 8571 1707
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