• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 7 ($111,073 - $123,429) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC)

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

In your role as Aquatics and Programs Coordinator , you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the service delivery for aquatic programs, events, supervision, childcare and swimming and water safety education at MAC

In addition to this, you will also develop and implement systems, policies, procedures, and reporting documents that ensure the business operates in accordance with Councils expectations and Centre objectives and in compliance with relevant Government and Industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to staff within the areas of responsibility to ensure that they are able to meet program and Centre objectives.
• Ensure that employees are recruited, inducted, trained and managed in accordance with relevant legislation, industry guidelines and Maribyrnong City Council policy.
• Maintain and regularly update Council HR systems e.g. Litmos & UKG with accurate employee information
• Coordinate and manage all Council training requirements across the Centre in collaboration with the MAC Leadership group
• Ensure the rostering of employees meets supervision, service and safety standards.
• Develop and implement initiatives, strategies and policies designed to improve customer service and engagement across the team ensuring employees are well trained and conversant with the high expectations of Maribyrnong City Council.
• Develop and implement strategic actions to rectify any KPI's not being achieved in consultation with the MAC Manager
• Develop Centre policy, initiate systems and procedures that deliver operational efficiencies to the areas of responsibility.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
• Substantial experience in coordinating the delivery of programs and services within a public aquatic/leisure environment.
• Significant experience in leading high performing teams in a community focused environment
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining systems and procedures to achieve operational efficiencies.
• A working knowledge of the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position in a multi-faceted aquatic and leisure centre environment.
• Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011).
• Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Working with Children Check — Employment version.
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment.
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation.
• Enjoy a monthly ADO

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6896561.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries regarding this position, please contact Lyn Celotti, Manager Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre on 9032 4108, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 9 June 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.