School Traffic Marshal

The SchoolPenleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2900 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop courageous, creative, curious, ethical, persistent, reflective and strategic thinkers. PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.The RoleThe School is inviting applications for onsite School Traffic Marshals at the Keilor East campus. Traffic Marshals will support the staff in instructing drivers on campus to safely drop off and pick up students, assisting students crossing internal roads and supporting safe traffic flow. School Traffic Marshals are expected to work during school terms only, Mondays to Fridays and during typical school drop off and pick up times being 7am to 9am and 2.30pm to 4.30pm. This role would suit individuals who enjoy working outdoors and interacting with students, parents and staff.You must have: Experience working in a similar role A high level of awareness of traffic safety and traffic control certificate/qualifications preferred A friendly and courteous manner, with a focus on customer service A mature and responsible outlook Good verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with students, parents and staff in a professional manner Ability to instruct and direct pedestrians and drivers to uphold safe practices and support traffic flow Ability to speak and read English and understand road signs Physical ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shifts A valid Working With Children Check (employee) and current satisfactory criminal record checkPlease see the position description for further details.To ApplyPlease provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.Please note - within your cover letter, please list which days and times you are available.Applications are due as soon as possible.Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Grant on 9016 2000.