Pool Safety Inspector: Community Compliance & Education

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness and wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

The Pool Safety Officer role at Sutherland Shire Council focuses on ensuring public safety through swimming pool barrier inspections and timely compliance reporting. You will engage with residents, manage enquiries, and provide educational resources on pool safety within the community.

You will work to ensure compliance with the Swimming Pool Act and Australian Standards for barrier safety, collaborating with the Environment and Regulation Unit to enhance local safety outcomes.

Qualifications

• Class C Driver’s Licence required.
• Experience in swimming pool barrier inspections and compliance reporting.
• Experience in dispute resolution.
• Experience in preparing detailed compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• The Pool Safety Officer conducts swimming pool barrier inspections, manages customer requests, and provides educational resources to promote public awareness of pool safety.
• Supports compliance with the Swimming Pool Act and Australian Standards for barrier safety within the Sutherland Shire.

Skills

Class C Driver’s Licence

Swimming pool barrier compliance

Compliance reporting

Dispute resolution

Detailed compliance reports

Education

Tertiary qualifications in building surveying/planning/engineering

Job description

• Engage in swimming pool safety inspections and compliance certification.
• Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to enhance community safety.
• Contribute to legislative compliance and public education initiatives.

• Engage in swimming pool safety inspections and compliance certification.
• Work collaboratively within a dedicated team to enhance community safety.
• Contribute to legislative compliance and public education initiatives.

About Us

Join the Shire Planning Division, a vital part of the Sutherland Shire Council, dedicated to ensuring the community's health, safety, and well-being through effective environmental and building compliance.

Our Environment and Regulation Unit prioritises the protection and enhancement of local environmental standards across the Sutherland Shire area.

About The Role

The Pool Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring safety in the community by conducting swimming pool barrier inspections, managing customer requests, and providing educational resources to promote public awareness of pool safety.

The successful candidate will actively participate in ensuring compliance with the Swimming Pool Act and Australian Standards for swimming pool barrier safety within the Sutherland Shire.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise in swimming pool barrier compliance and a passion for community safety. You will need to demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying, planning, building, engineering, qualifications in swimming pool barrier compliance or a related discipline and or demonstrated experience in swimming pool barrier compliance.
• Experience in swimming pool barrier inspections and compliance reporting.
• Experience in dispute resolution.
• Experience in preparing detailed compliance reports.

We are seeking a proactive individual who can work collaboratively within a team and engage positively with the community to enhance safety outcomes.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 21 October 2026
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
• Package: $97,609 - $106,395 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. In addition an award vehicle allowance of $10,780 gross p.a. will be paid.
• Hours of work: Temporary Full-Time. Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off). Position expected to be available up to 26 December 2027.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Christopher Freeman, Team Leader Building Regulations ********@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.

Alison Wady, Talent Acquisition Business Partner *****@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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