The importance of supervisors
The City of Casey employs approximately 200 School Crossing Supervisors who play a vital role in helping to keep pedestrians and motorists safe around school zones.
Some fast facts
- The School Crossing Program operates under procedures established by the Department of Transport and Planning, with funding jointly provided by local Councils. The program has been serving the local community since 1975.
- Each day, approximately 30,000 students utilise school crossings within the City of Casey, amounting to nearly 6 million student crossings annually.
- Currently, there are over 165 designated school crossing sites servicing more than 80 schools across Casey. These crossings are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with pedestrian needs and funding considerations.
- School Crossing Supervisors are professionally trained to manage the needs of both pedestrians and motorists, ensuring optimal safety and efficient traffic flow around school zones. They perform their duties in all weather conditions, contributing significantly to the safety of students during peak drop-off and pick-up times.
Helpful reminders for working together
Getting children to school safely is everyone’s job! Our school crossing supervisors do a fantastic job, but they can’t do it alone. We've compiled a list of helpful reminders below.
Also, remember to respect School Crossing Supervisors. They’re trained to support your children’s safety.
Pedestrians
- Always stand behind the yellow/white line until the Supervisor has blown their whistle twice.
- Do not ride bikes or scooters across the crossing, bounce balls or run. Walk promptly and safely.
- All pedestrians should cross at the crossing when the flags are displayed.
Motorists
- Do not stop your vehicle within the 'No Stopping' area, as this inhibits visibility for both vehicles on the road and the School Crossing Supervisor.
- If the school crossing flags are displayed, you must give way.
- Slow down around school crossings and prepare to stop.
- Obey parking restrictions to avoid infringements.
- Remain stopped until all pedestrians have safely crossed and the School Crossing Supervisor has left the roadway.
- Don’t let your children get in or out of your vehicle when stopped waiting at a school crossing.
Hours of operation
School Crossing Supervisors work Monday to Friday during the school term, within the School Zone hours of:
- 8.00 am - 9.30 am
- 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm.
Operational times for each school crossing are customised to the specific needs of the school community. Most crossings operate for 1.5 hours per day, which may be evenly split into 45 minutes in the morning and 45 minutes in the afternoon, or adjusted to reflect peak pedestrian activity and school-specific requirements.
Become a relief School Crossing Supervisor
The City of Casey is often looking for relief School Crossing Supervisors.
You can submit an expression of interest to join the applicant pool. You'll then be notified when opportunities arise.
Submit an expression of interest
Requirements
- Be physically fit and able to move quickly when required.
- Available to work school days between 8.00 am and 9.30 am and 2.30 pm and 4.00 pm.
- Willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Pass a police check and get/have a current 'Working with Children' check
- Have a vehicle, and be willing to operate a crossing at short notice
- Able to use text messaging, e-mails, navigation and willing to learn new technology
- Enjoy engaging with children and families, and want to make a positive contribution to the local community.
More information
Learn about our Safe Around School Program for more information about travelling safely in and around schools.
The rules around school crossings aren’t just courtesy, they’re the law. To find out more, visit Transport Victoria.
Contact information
If you have feedback or questions about school crossings in Casey, please e-mail schoolcrossings@casey.vic.gov.au