Senior Coordinator Aquatic and Leisure Facilities

City of Rockingham; Perth; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Study leave and fees

Salary packaging for motor vehicles

Health and wellbeing programmes

Job summary

City of Rockingham is seeking a Senior Coordinator Aquatic and Leisure Facilities to oversee the Aqua Jetty, Warnbro Community Recreation Centre and Rockingham Aquatic Centre, ensuring safety, quality, and exceptional customer service across all sites.

You will drive strategic initiatives, develop high-performing teams, and foster a collaborative culture to enhance community health, wellbeing, and participation in recreation programs.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Leisure Science/Recreation or Business/Commerce.
• Strong understanding of aquatic and leisure industry trends and innovations.
• Strong financial management capability, including scope development and procurement and contract oversight.
• Extensive experience in managing large aquatic and leisure facilities.
• Current Pool Operations Certificate (WA), LIWA accreditation and First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of Aqua Jetty, Warnbro Community Recreation Centre, and Rockingham Aquatic Centre.
• Drive operational excellence and service quality across facilities.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with Manager Community and Leisure Facilities on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Facilities management

People development

Education

Tertiary qualification in Leisure Science/Recreation or Business/Commerce

Current Pool Operations Certificate (WA)

LIWA accreditation

Provide First Aid and CPR

Job description

Senior Coordinator Aquatic and Leisure Facilities

Salary range: $120,603 - $128,590 pa, plus super

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for aquatic and leisure services and a commitment to delivering outstanding community experiences? We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to oversee the operations and performance of the Aqua Jetty, Warnbro Community Recreation Centre, and Rockingham Aquatic Centre.

In this influential leadership role, you will drive operational excellence across multiple high-profile facilities, leading and developing a dedicated team while fostering a positive and collaborative culture. Working closely with the Manager Community and Leisure Facilities, you will help deliver strategic initiatives, continuous improvements, and exceptional services that support the health, wellbeing, and recreation needs of the community.

You will ensure facilities are operated to the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance, and customer service, creating welcoming and engaging environments for all users. This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about making a positive impact through community recreation and leisure services.

• Lead a diverse portfolio of premier aquatic and leisure facilities.
• Shape strategic initiatives and drive service excellence.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Play a key role in enhancing community health, wellbeing, and participation.
• Make a difference by leading facilities that keep our community active, connected, and thriving.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

• Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification in Leisure Science/Recreation or Business/Commerce
• Strong understanding of aquatic and leisure industry trends, technological advancements and innovations
• Strong financial management capability, including scope development and procurement and contract oversight
• Extensive experience in managing large aquatic and leisure facilities
• Current Pool Operations Certificate (WA), LIWA accreditation and Provide First Aid and CPR

We are offering a gross annual salary range of $120,603 - $128,590 and:

• 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to a matching 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at @rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 333 . We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.