The City of Boroondara is seeking reliable and community-minded individuals to express interest in joining our School Crossing Supervisor team. This rewarding role helps create a safer environment for children, families and the broader community by assisting pedestrians to crossroads safely at designated school crossings.

Casual School Crossing Supervisors may be required to provide relief coverage for permanent part‑time employees during periods of leave or unplanned absences.

About the Role

School Crossing Supervisors support the safety of children and pedestrians at designated crossings during peak school times. The role involves working at various locations across Boroondara and following VicRoads and Council procedures. Hours are part‑time and generally align with school start and finish times.

About You

You are a dependable and safety-focused individual who understands the importance of protecting children and supporting the community. You take pride in being punctual, responsible and approachable.

You are confident communicating with a diverse range of people and can maintain a professional and respectful manner in public-facing situations. Your ability to remain alert, focused and calm enables you to respond effectively to changing traffic conditions.

You are committed to following procedures, working safely and contributing positively to your local community. Previous experience is not essential, as training will be provided; however, a strong commitment to safety and customer service is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include safely managing pedestrian crossings, ensuring traffic is stopped before pedestrians cross, and reinforcing key road safety messages with children. The role also involves engaging respectfully with community members, maintaining uniform and equipment, complying with Council policies, reporting incidents or hazards, and participating in required training.

Employment Requirements

Ability to instruct and direct users of school crossings in a safe and professional manner
Good verbal communication skills including basic English
Ability to build rapport with school communities and all school crossing users
Ability to read and understand written instructions
Flexibility to take up duty at various school crossings throughout the municipality as required

Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, pre-employment medical assessment and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.

Why join us

At the City of Boroondara, we are committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive city that meets the needs and aspirations of our community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a culture built on collaboration, respect, and innovation. You’ll be part of a team that values integrity, empowers others, and inspires possibility. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference to the community we serve.

How to express interest

If you are ready to express interest in this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your expression of interest, including a resume and a short cover letter online .

All expressions of interest must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. No calls or applications from agencies please.

For any further information please refer to the Position Description, or contact Aysegul Altug, Senior Support Officer - School Crossing Program on (03) 9278 4774 during business hours for any confidential enquiries.

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara!

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