Program Leader Swim School

Darebin City Council; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Team environment

Professional development opportunities

Workplace values: collaboration, trust

Chance to shape community programs

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Darebin City Council's Reservoir Leisure Centre is seeking a passionate Swim School leader to guide the program and shape its future. You will oversee a Band 4 support officer and a team of instructors, aligning schedules, performance and safety with our values.

Join a council that values equity and professional growth, offering a supportive environment, competitive remuneration and opportunities to evolve the program for the community.

Competenze

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong time-management and scheduling skills for swim school operations.
• Collaborative, respectful and accountable in a leadership role.
• Commitment to child-safety and inclusive participation.

Mansioni

• Lead a Band 4 support officer to strengthen access and inclusion at RLC.
• Direct a team of swim instructors including performance, rosters and pay.
• Collaborate with leadership to evolve and grow the program.
• Model Darebin’s Code of Conduct and organisational values.
• Maintain a child-safe environment in learn-to-swim spaces.

Conoscenze

Time management

Prioritisation

Scheduling

Collaboration

Accountability

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• Work as part of an industry award-winning facility (ARV Medium Facility of 2025)
• Secure employment with great remuneration
• Play a role in helping re-shape the RLC Swim School!

Reservoir Leisure Centre is searching for its next champion to lead the Swim School program. With a high-performing leadership team supporting the role, and great remuneration & benefits, this role is perfect for someone looking to lay foundations in a program aiming to grow & evolve!

We're building Darebin's future - and we're looking for great people to join us.

As part of our organisational redesign, we're introducing new roles that support Darebin's future focus and priorities.

About the role

You will

• Lead a Band 4 support officer working to strengthen access & inclusion at RLC
• Lead a team of high-performing swim instructors including management of performance, rosters, schedules and pay
• Collaborate with other members of the leadership team to evolve & grow the program
• Conduct yourself to the standard set out in both Darebin’s Code of Conduct and our values
• Have a strong sense of child-safety and ensure learn to swim spaces are a child-safe environment

About you

Set out the skills, experience and values we are looking for.

• Proficient with time management
• Able to manage competing priorities
• Work a schedule that is applicable to the times swim school runs
• Be collaborative, respectful and accountable

Why Darebin?

Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.

We offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
• The chance to make a real difference

Applications close on Saturday 28 November 2026 at 11:30pm.

For a confidential discussion about the role and the opportunity, contact Molly Cooper, Team Leader Aquatic Operations – ************@darebin.vic.gov.au.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.