School Crossing Supervisor Expression Of Interest

Merri-bek is a progressive council with 180,000 residents : one community, proudly diverse. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, array of fabulous festivals, cool pools, eclectic shops and our community of artists and creative industries. As a Council, we've been supporting our community through difficult times, and our long term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and creating great places.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engagement with, the Merri-bek community. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Merri-bek City Council is a great place to live, work and play.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work / life balance.

• Our organisation vision is : One team brave and diverse making a difference.
• About the role

As a School Crossing Supervisor, you will assist students and families to travel safely to and from school. The crossings are located at selected intersections, pedestrian light crossings and at flagged crossings across the city.

Our crossings operate Monday to Friday (during school terms) between the hours of 8.00am and 9.00am, and 3.00pm and 4.00pm.

• Skills and experience required to perform this role
• Available to work Monday to Friday short shift
• 8am until 9am and 3pm until 4pm
• during the school term
• Due to the nature of this role, be medically fit
• Whilst we try to allocate you to one crossing, you may be required to work at another Merri-bek site
• Be willing to work in varying weather conditions
• Have good communication skills
• Currently have or willing to get a Working with Children Check
• Enjoy engaging with children and families
• Able to use a mobile phone or willing to learn
• What this role can offer
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance
• Wellness programs
• Further support for our staff
• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Pandemic leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave
• For more information, please contact Roudaina on 0417 059 998.

View the Position Description

• How to apply
• Some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.
• Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.