Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Safer Communities Department is looking for expressions of interest to join the School Crossings team who will be responsible for position objective.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Operate school crossings in accordance with VicRoads 'Instructions for Children's Crossing Supervisors'
• Consider traffic needs to ensure safe traffic flow and reduce congestion
• Attend training sessions as required

This is a casual role working up to a maximum of 10 hours per week on school days.  

This advertisement is only an expression of interest for potential opportunities and by expressing your interest you will join an applicant pool that will be reached out to for interest when opportunities arise.

About you

• Availability to work morning and afternoon shifts during school terms for a maximum of 2 hours per day
• Good communication skills and previous experience working with children or the general public
• Ability to endure the outdoor weather conditions wearing appropriate PPE
• Ability to stand for a minimum of one hour twice per day
• Have a current mobile phone, Victorian Drivers Licence and use of a reliable vehicle
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Police Check, Employee Working with Children Check and physical assessment designed around operating crossings

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

Select what is relevant

• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 1A currently remunerated at $40.80 per hour plus industry allowance and superannuation. 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact (Sally McIlwraith) at schoolcrossings@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe. 

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.  Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview. 

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.