Children's school crossings
Our city has 160 children’s school crossings. Most are supervised by School Crossing Supervisors, or ‘lollipop people’, who help young children cross the road safely on their way to and from school.
Some of these crossings also feature pedestrian-operated signals where required.
Apply to become a School Crossing Supervisor
We often seek new School Crossing Supervisors to responsibly supervise school crossings during short morning and afternoon shifts.
We are recruiting for positions in the Thomastown, Mernda, Doreen, South Morang, Epping and Wollert areas.
To be considered for this important job, you must:
- be medically fit
- have your own transport
- be of good character
- relate well to children
- be able to talk to children’s parents and teachers
- be available to work for 1.5 hours per day, usually 8–9 am and 3–4 pm on weekdays during school terms
- be eligible for a Working with Children Check.
Apply to become a school crossing supervisor
Remember the rules at school crossings
Drivers are responsible for driving and parking safely at all times, especially around school crossings.
When driving near school crossings remember the following.
- Always keep the children’s crossing clear.
- Parking is not allowed within 20 m before a school crossing or 10 m after the crossing (unless otherwise signposted). Parking within this area makes it difficult for children and the crossing supervisor to get a clear view of the road.
- It is illegal to double park your car (i.e. you are not allowed to stop next to a parked car).
Contact us
If you have any issues with parking near your local school, call us on 03 9217 2170.