Aquatics Operations Supervisor

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership from $18.65/week

Job summary

Inner West Council seeks an Aquatics Operations Supervisor to oversee daily pool operations, monitor performance, and ensure safety and compliance across our aquatic facilities.

You will work with the Operations Team Leader to analyse reports, maintain standards, and support a diverse community with quality services.

Remuneration includes $73,924.24–$82,321.20 plus 12% superannuation, with flexible work arrangements where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation with competencies in Aquatic Technical Operations

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pool operations and performance
• Prepare and analyse operational reports
• Ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
• Coordinate with Operations Team Leader and Centre staff

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation

Pool Lifeguard Licence

First Aid Certificate

Advanced Resuscitation

Oxygen Equipment

Tools

Pool safety equipment

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Aquatics Operations Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of our aquatic facilities. Working closely with the Operations Team Leader, you will oversee day-to-day pool operations, monitor performance, prepare and analyse operational reports, and ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, industry standards and best practices.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$73,924.24 - $82,321.20 + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation with all the specific competencies in Aquatic Technical Operations or equivalent industry qualifications


• Demonstrated experience in swimming pool operation and supervision.


• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence, Application of First Aid Certificate, Advanced Resuscitation, and Oxygen Equipment.


• Proven ability to take responsibility for safety of patrons.


• Interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

Enquiries

Louise Magee, Centre Manager Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and Dawn Fraser Baths on 02 9392 5***

Closing Date

Sunday 6 August 2026, 11:30PM

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

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