Casual Operations Supervisor

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Job summary

Inner West Council in Sydney seeks a Casual Operations Supervisor to oversee pool operations, perform water quality and maintenance checks, and maintain operational records. You will deliver high-quality customer service and support compliance with safety requirements.

The role offers a casual pay rate of AU$38.01 per hour plus 25% casual loading and 12% superannuation, with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supervisory role for aquatic facilities.
• Cert III in Aquatics or equivalent to be completed within 6 months.
• Experience in swimming pool operations and supervision.
• Current Lifeguard License and First Aid qualifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to patron safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pool operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Conduct water quality and maintenance checks and keep records.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patrons.
• Support compliance with relevant legislation and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with the Operations Team Leader to meet performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

Pool operations

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Aquatics & Community Recreation

Lifeguard License

First Aid Certificate

Advanced Resuscitation

Oxygen 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, 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/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

In the Casual Operations Supervisor role, you'll assist with supporting the safe, efficient and effective operation of Council’s aquatic facilities. Working alongside the Operations Team Leader, you’ll oversee pool operations, conduct water quality and maintenance checks, maintain operational records and reports, deliver high-quality customer service, and support compliance with relevant legislation and safety requirements.

$38.01 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years in a leadership or demonstrated supervisory qualities.
• Must be willing to obtain Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation with all the specific competencies in Aquatic Technical Operations or equivalent industry qualifications or equivalent within 6 months of employment
• Demonstrated experience in swimming pool operations and pool supervision.
• Current Pool Lifeguard License, Application of First Aid Certificate, Advanced Resuscitation, and Oxygen Equipment.
• Proven ability to take responsibility for safety of patrons

Enquiries

Jamie Dickson, Operations Team Leader at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre on 02 9392 5423

Closing Date

Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:30PM

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

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.

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.

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies, looking after a vibrant 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 us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation, and Council’s values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration guide everything we do. As an organisation committed to child safety, we also recognise the importance of the wellbeing of all children and young people, and the marvelous value they bring to the inner-west community, and it is essential they are safe while taking part in community life. All Council employees share the responsibility to keep them safe while they access services and enjoy Council facilities. Council expects commitment to these values and responsibilities from all its employees as they serve the community and make Inner West a great place to be.