Aquatic Centre Team Leader

Cumberland City Council; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

Annual leave and personal leave

MyLeave and parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Free access to aquatic centres

Fitness Passport Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Job summary

Cumberland City Council is hiring an Aquatic Centre Team Leader to oversee operations and programs at Council’s Aquatic Centres. You will deliver high-quality customer service, ensure safe and well-presented facilities, and lead a multi-site team across the LGA.

The role is permanent and full-time, with a 70-hour fortnight and an option for an RDO. Travel across Council worksites is required, with duties at Swim Centres.

Qualifications

• Must meet stated criteria in the role; relevant certificates and licences held.
• Experience in operating aquatic and leisure facilities is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities are required.
• Sound knowledge of WHS practices and industrial relations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation and management of Aquatic Centres and programs.
• Provide patrons and hirers with high-quality customer service.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-presented facilities.
• Travel across council worksites as required and work across multiple Swim Centres.

Skills

Certificate IV – Pool Management

Lifeguard Licence

HLTAID011 First Aid

HLTAID009 CPR

Aquatic Technical Operator

ChemCert AQF3

Working with Children Check

Operations management

Team leadership

Industrial relations knowledge

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Team player

WHS knowledge

Driver's Licence (Class C)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of over 250,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Council’s Assets, Capital and Facilities unit sits within the City Services directorate and focuses on the beautification of the Cumberland LGA. Cumberland City Council owns five (5) and operates four (4) Aquatic and Leisure Centre facilities across the LGA which provide recreational services to our community.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Aquatic Centre Team Leader is to ensure the efficient and effective operation and management of the Aquatic Centres, including Aquatic programs, at Council by providing patrons and hirers with high-quality customer service and clean, safe, friendly and well-presented facilities.

The successful applicant will require:

• Certificate IV – Pool Management (or equivalent)
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence
• Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Current HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate (or equivalent)
• Current Chemcert AQF3 Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Experience in the operations and management of aquatic and leisure-based facilities
• Experience in leading and managing a multi-faceted team
• Sound knowledge of industrial relations, legislation and industry best practice
• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products
• Advanced written and verbal communication skill.
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals
• Sound knowledge in work, health and safety practices
• Class C Drivers’ Licence

Download the position description here for more information.

About this role:

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Swim Centres, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information:

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,696.50 to $1,950.97 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
• Mobile phone

What you’ll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ENQUIRIES

Contact Thao Tran, Assistant Operations Manager - Aquatic Centres on 8757 9464 or ***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date:

11:59pm, Friday, 6 November 2026