Pool Manager – APY Lands (Lifeguard & Community Lead)

Department for Education, South Australia; Pukatja; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Wifi included

Local allowance

Attraction allowance

Superannuation

Job summary

Department for Education, South Australia is seeking Pool Managers to service pools across the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankuntjatjara Lands. The roles involve daily lifeguard duties and season-long operations at four pools on school sites.

We offer housing, utilities and wifi, plus attractive allowances and superannuation. Rosters are negotiable with a 38-hour week and a tenure from 19/10/2026 to 11/04/2027. Apply by 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in pool management is desirable; training may be provided.
• Ability to work across APY Lands and collaborate with school staff.
• Commitment to cultural respect and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day pool operations during the season.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks in the off-season and assist site leader.
• Support school duties as negotiated with the site leader.
• Uphold health, safety and wellbeing standards for students and communities.

Skills

Lifeguard duties

Pool management

Cultural capability

Communication

Job description

Department for Education, South Australia is seeking Pool Managers to service pools across the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankuntjatjara Lands. The roles involve daily lifeguard duties and season-long operations at four pools on school sites.

We offer housing, utilities and wifi, plus attractive allowances and superannuation. Rosters are negotiable with a 38-hour week and a tenure from 19/10/2026 to 11/04/2027. Apply by 26 October 2026.