TRAFFIC WARDENS NEEDED

Parents/caregivers who have children using the St Helier Drive crossing may have noticed that there is not always a Traffic Warden present. This is due to the small number of relief wardens the Childrens Crossing Unit of the WA Police Force have available at short notice. There is also a number of areas across the metropolitan area that need Traffic Wardens. 

If you are a grandparent, or have a grandparent that is interested in becoming a Traffic Warden, please click on the link below for further information. This is a paid position and is only required during school terms.

More information is available below.

Duties: The position of Traffic Warden is to ensure safe pedestrian access of essentially primary age children across carriageways at children’s crossings.

Working Conditions:

School days, Monday to Friday.

Contract: casual contract opportunities are available. (Terms and conditions of employment are those provided by the Western Australia Police School Traffic Wardens Agreement 2011).

Standard Children’s Crossing Hours: One hour in morning and one hour in afternoon 

Hourly Rate: $25.90 per hour, which includes 20% loading in lieu of payment for public holidays, annual leave and sick leave.

Laundry Allowance: $0.70 per week. 

Motor Vehicle Allowance payable under certain conditions.

Full training and uniform provided.

For further information and an application package telephone: (08) 6274 8731 or email Childrenscrossingsunitsmail@police.wa.gov.au

PLEASE NOTE: It is highly desirable for applicants to have a current WA driver’s licence and use of a motorised vehicle. Applicants will be required to complete a health assessment, integrity and criminal check and training and, if successful, will also be required to apply for a Working With Children’card. 

The cost of the Working With Children Card and up to $70 towards a health assessment will be reimbursed after working one month.