Band 5 starting at $77,289 pro rata 3 days per week (Wednesday – Friday, 7:24 am – 4:00 pm) until the 12th of March 2027 Make a genuine difference to community safety and children’s wellbeing every day. Enjoy a varied role combining people leadership, administration and community engagement. Work within a supportive Regulatory Services team at Cardinia Shire Council. Be part of an organisation that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement About Us As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work. We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia About the opportunity – As a School Crossing Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and efficiency of school crossings within our community. Your responsibilities will include rostering supervisors, overseeing training and development, processing payroll, conducting safety audits, and liaising with local schools to provide educational talks. With your well-developed administrative skills and attention to detail, you'll ensure all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. You will make an impact by Coordinating and supporting the day‑to‑day activities of School Crossing Supervisors across the Shire. Ensuring accurate rostering, payroll processing and leave administration to support uninterrupted service delivery. Overseeing recruitment, training, development and performance monitoring of Supervisors. Maintaining high standards of workplace safety through OH&S inspections and safety audits. Building positive relationships with local schools and contributing to education and awareness initiatives. What you will bring Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and provide clear support, guidance and direction. Experience in administration, coordination or office management, ideally within a compliance or community services environment. Completion of a Certificate in Business (Office Administration) or equivalent relevant experience. Well‑developed organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing workloads. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with schools, staff and internal stakeholders. Sound understanding of payroll processes, record‑keeping and compliance requirements such as Working with Children Checks. A commitment to workplace health and safety, risk management and alignment with the Cardinia Values Framework.   Why work with us  Activity based and hybrid work model. Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  To apply  Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  Applications close, 28th April 2026 For further information regarding the role Sam McMahon, Coordinator Compliance Services on 03 5943 4503 or refer to the position description.  Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check. You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.  Position Description AUD Officer 3809

School Crossing Support Officer

Band 5 starting at $77,289 pro rata
3 days per week (Wednesday – Friday, 7:24 am – 4:00 pm) until the 12th of March 2027
Make a genuine difference to community safety and children’s wellbeing every day.
Enjoy a varied role combining people leadership, administration and community engagement.
Work within a supportive Regulatory Services team at Cardinia Shire Council.
Be part of an organisation that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement

About Us

As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work.

We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia

About the opportunity – As a School Crossing Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and efficiency of school crossings within our community. Your responsibilities will include rostering supervisors, overseeing training and development, processing payroll, conducting safety audits, and liaising with local schools to provide educational talks. With your well-developed administrative skills and attention to detail, you'll ensure all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.

You will make an impact by

Coordinating and supporting the day‑to‑day activities of School Crossing Supervisors across the Shire.
Ensuring accurate rostering, payroll processing and leave administration to support uninterrupted service delivery.
Overseeing recruitment, training, development and performance monitoring of Supervisors.
Maintaining high standards of workplace safety through OH&S inspections and safety audits.
Building positive relationships with local schools and contributing to education and awareness initiatives.

What you will bring

Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and provide clear support, guidance and direction.
Experience in administration, coordination or office management, ideally within a compliance or community services environment.
Completion of a Certificate in Business (Office Administration) or equivalent relevant experience.
Well‑developed organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing workloads.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with schools, staff and internal stakeholders.
Sound understanding of payroll processes, record‑keeping and compliance requirements such as Working with Children Checks.
A commitment to workplace health and safety, risk management and alignment with the Cardinia Values Framework.

  Why work with us 

Activity based and hybrid work model.
Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community. 
Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives. 
A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community. 
A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being. 
Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.

To apply 

Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role. 
Applications close, 28th April 2026
For further information regarding the role Sam McMahon, Coordinator Compliance Services on 03 5943 4503 or refer to the position description.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role. 

Position Description

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School Crossing Support Officer

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