Aquatic Centre Team Leader

Cumberland City Council; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 77.000 - 89.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Training and professional development

Extensive leave entitlements

Health insurance discounts

Wellbeing programs

Free access to Aquatic Centres

Fitness Passport program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Cumberland City Council is seeking an Aquatic Centre Team Leader to ensure the efficient operation and management of five centres across the LGA. You will deliver high-quality customer service, maintain safe and present facilities, and lead a diverse team across multiple sites.

The role requires relevant aquatic certifications, strong WHS knowledge, and proven leadership capabilities to drive community services and programs.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate IV – Pool Management (or equivalent).
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence.
• Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
• Current HLTAID009 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 facilities.
• Experience in leading and managing a multi-faceted team.
• Sound knowledge of industrial relations, legislation and industry best practice.
• Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skill.
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team.
• Sound knowledge in WHS practices.
• Class C Drivers’ Licence.

Aufgaben

• Oversee efficient operation and management of the Aquatic Centres.
• Provide patrons and hirers with high-quality customer service.
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, friendly and well-presented.
• Lead and develop a multi-faceted team across sites.

Kenntnisse

Advanced written and verbal comms

Team leadership

Industrial relations knowledge

MS Office / Computer literacy

WHS practices

Driver's license (Class C)

Customer service orientation

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Certificate IV – Pool Management (or equivalent)

Pool Lifeguard Licence

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID009 CPR

Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate (or equivalent)

Chemcert AQF3 Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Working with Children Check

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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 herefor 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:

• 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

ContactThao Tran, Assistant Operations Manager - Aquatic Centreson8757 9464 or ***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.au for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday, 6 November 2026