Aquatics Operations Supervisor - Ashfield

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Flexible work options

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking an Aquatics Operations Supervisor to lead daily pool operations at Ashfield, ensuring safety, high service standards and regulatory compliance. You will work with the Operations Team Leader to optimise performance and drive improvements across facilities.

The role offers a competitive remuneration of $73,924.24 to $82,321.20 plus 12% superannuation, with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in swimming pool operation and supervision.
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence, First Aid, CPR/Advanced Resuscitation, oxygen equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pool operations and supervision.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across aquatic facilities.
• Maintain high safety, compliance and service delivery standards.

Skills

Swimming pool operations

Lifeguard licence

First Aid

CPR / Advanced Resuscitation

Oxygen equipment

Education

Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation

Job description

Aquatics Operations Supervisor - Ashfield

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 ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare 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 valuegym membership from $18.65/weekgiving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

This is an opportunity to take a key operational leadership role in the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality aquatic services. As Aquatics Operations Supervisor, you will work closely with the Operations Team Leader to oversee day-to-day pool operations, monitor performance and use operational insights to support continuous improvement. You'll bring your expertise to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and service delivery across our aquatic facilities.Please read thePosition Descriptionto 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

Lance Goldsmith, Ashfield Aquatic Centre & Steel Park Water Play on 02 9392 5***

Closing Date

Sunday 8 November 2026, 11:30PM

Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.

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

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please.