Casual Operations Supervisor

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership from $18.65/week

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking a Casual Operations Supervisor to assist with the efficient operation of our aquatic facilities. You will oversee pool operations, conduct water quality and maintenance checks, maintain records, and deliver high-quality customer service while supporting safety compliance.

Working alongside the Operations Team Leader, you’ll help ensure safe patron experiences and compliance with relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in swimming pool operations and supervision.
• Current Pool Lifeguard License, First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation, and Oxygen Equipment.
• Willingness to obtain Certificate III in Aquatics within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pool operations and lifeguard duties.
• Conduct water quality and maintenance checks.
• Maintain operational records and reports.
• Deliver high-quality customer service.
• Assist with compliance with safety and relevant legislation.

Skills

Leadership/supervisory qualities

Pool operations

Lifeguard license

First aid/CPR

Patron safety

Education

Certificate III in Aquatics & Community Recreation

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 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

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.

Please read the

Position Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$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

Jamie Dickson, Operations Team Leader at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre on 02 9392 5***

Closing Date

Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:30PM

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 the Department of Home Affairs website.

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, pleaseClick here for more information on reasonable adjustments