AddressAbout Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 900 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What’s on Offer
- Culture – Positive, fun, and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
- Opportunity– Casual role, Band 1A - $29.20 per hour, plus 25% casual loading plus industry allowance (excl. super).
- Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
About the Role
The role involves ensuring the safe travel of children to and from schools within the municipality by overseeing Children’s Crossings.
Reporting directly to the Team Leader – Children’s Crossings, the primary duties include:
- Supervising and ensuring the safety of children and the public utilising Children’s Crossings.
- Operating the crossing in strict adherence to the Children’s Crossing Supervisor Safe Work Procedure.
- Consistently wearing provided uniforms and utilising safety equipment during duty hours.
- Maintaining vigilance and remaining present at the crossing throughout assigned shifts.
- Exercising patience and diligence in supervising children.
- Building positive relationships with the public and providing assistance as needed.
- Considering traffic needs to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise congestion.
About You
- Confident demeanour and a compassionate approach when interacting with children and managing traffic.
- Competent verbal and written communication skills, experience with technology such as email and internet usage.
- Possession of a valid Working with Children Card employee.
- Potential to develop in all competencies outlined in the position description.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks.
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Gaylene Nixon, Team Leader – Children’s Crossings on 0447 328 ***.
