About the role
In this role you will provide essential administrative and operational support to the School Crossings team. This position ensures the smooth functioning of day-to-day activities while contributing to the safety and wellbeing of school communities through proactive audits and educational outreach.

The role involves conducting on-site inspections, identifying safety risks, and supporting school crossing supervisors. It also includes developing culturally inclusive educational materials and engaging with schools to promote safe pedestrian behaviours. A strong focus on customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement underpins all aspects of the role.

Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time through to 30 June 2026
Classification: Band 5 Commencing from $81,005 (pa plus super – pro rata)

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver services to School Crossings within the service program guidelines and standards.
• Conduct school crossing site inspections and audits to identify safety risks.
• Develop and deliver multilingual, culturally inclusive education materials for schools and communities.
• Perform accurate and timely administrative tasks to support team operations.
• Ensure that work practices reflect the organisational values and expected behaviours.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Assist with office-based administrative duties and maintain databases and rosters.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced administrative professional, who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, with the ability to liaise with a diverse range of people. You will be highly organised, have a keen eye for detail, enjoy problem solving and have a solutions focused mindset.

Essential Experience:

• Well-developed communication skills including interpersonal and written skills.
• Competence in using business systems and software including databases, rostering tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities respectfully and inclusively, with sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment, supporting colleagues, and contributing to shared goals.
• Capacity to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Preferred candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!

Child Safety Responsibilities 
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion 
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Donna Cornwill – Team Leader School Crossings | 03 5272 5251 | DCornwill@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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