Centre Supervisor

Maribyrnong City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Maribyrnong City Council's Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC) team is seeking a Centre Supervisor who is customer focused and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee day-to-day pool operations, including plant room operations, water quality control, filtration and disinfection, and delivery of high-quality recreational services to our community.

This role requires practical leadership, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Pool Lifeguard Certificate is required.
• CPR (HLTAID009) certification required.
• First Aid (HLTAID011) required.
• Aquatic Facility Operators Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pool operations and water quality control.
• Manage Centre functions during shifts and lead Centre staff.
• Maintain Emergency Management Plan awareness and procedures.
• Coordinate programming and customer liaison across MAC.

Education

Pool Lifeguard Certificate

HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Aquatic Facility Operators Certificate

Job description

• Band 5 ($52.68 per hour including 25% casual loading)
• Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

Our Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC) team is looking for appropriately qualified and suitably experienced Centre Supervisors' who are customer focused and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. This role is integral to the safe and effective operation of the Centre and ensuring the delivery of high-quality recreational service to the community.

Key Responsibilities

As a Centre Supervisor, you will have a broad understanding of centre programs and services, while managing a range of centre functions during your shift. These may include:

• Maintaining a focus on ‘big picture' issues across the Centre.
• Maintaining a working knowledge and understanding of the Centre's Emergency Management Plan.
• Working autonomously and being a trusted, active leader.
• Overseeing day-to-day pool operations, including plant room operations and maintenance, water quality control, commercial pool filtration and disinfection, facility programming, customer liaison, resource management, and quality control.

About You

As a Centre Supervisor, you will act as a positive role model and leader, identifying potential risks and taking proactive steps to mitigate them. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all facility users. You should be able to work independently and make sound decisions in the best interest of our community.

Essential Qualifications

• Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Aquatic Facility Operators Certificate

Desired Qualifications/Knowledge

• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation is an advantage
• Previous experience in a similar facility in a supervisory role is desirable

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Engage in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Work across many functions in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Be part of a flexible and inclusive work environment;

Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Emma Hatch, Coordinator Centre Services on (03) 9032 4*** for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026 - 10pm.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.