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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a fixed term casual basis for up to three (3) years.

Duties:

• Responsible for the safe conduct of school children and others at pre-selected crossing points.
• Responsible for requiring drivers of vehicles to stop on a road where the School Crossing Patrol Officer is engaged in the duties of protecting children and others crossing to and from a school.
• Provide advice to the School Principal when children are crossing the road other than at the selected location, or are not observing instructions, so that corrective measures may be taken

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.  The following checks are to be conducted:

• Medical Examination covering general health, medical history, vision and hearing; and
• Conviction checks for: Crimes of violence, Sex related offences, Serious drug offences, Serious Driving Offences.

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Working with Children Registration. 

Building Tasmania has determined that this role is identified as undertaking child related regulated activities in-line with the definitions of the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013, and as such any occupant of this role will require a current Working with Children Registration.  To register you will need to follow the links and information at Department of Justice.
As this registration is an essential requirement of this role it must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in the role.  The status of the registration may be checked at any time during employment.  It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that the registration remains current and to advise the employer if their circumstances change.  This includes notifying the employer of any new criminal convictions or if a registration is revoked, cancelled or conditions altered.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Possession of a First Aid Certificate

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 School Crossing Patrol Officer (SCPO) Multiple.docx

 School Crossing Patrol Officer (SCPO) Multiple.pdf

For more information

Name:	Karen Leslie
Position:	School Crossing Patrol Officer Co-ordinator
Email	[email protected]
Phone:	0409 131 001

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Upload a 1-2 page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge
3. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

Alternatively, please post your application with the above application form to:

People and Culture
Department of State Growth
GPO Box 536
HOBART TAS 7001

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at [email protected]