ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Council’s Assets, Capital and Facilities unit sits within the City Services directorate and focuses on the beautification of the Cumberland LGA. Cumberland City Council owns five (5) and operates four (4) Aquatic and Leisure Centre facilities across the LGA which provide recreational services to our community.

In contributing to the overarching vision, the Aquatic Centre Team Leader is to ensure the efficient and effective operation and management of the Aquatic Centres, including Aquatic programs, at Council by providing patrons and hirers with high-quality customer service and clean, safe, friendly and well-presented facilities.

The successful applicant will require:

• Certificate IV - Pool Management (or equivalent)
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence
• Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• Current HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate (or equivalent)
• Current Chemcert AQF3 Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Experience in the operations and management of aquatic and leisure-based facilities
• Experience in leading and managing a multi-faceted team
• Sound knowledge of industrial relations, legislation and industry best practice
• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products
• Advanced written and verbal communication skill.
• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals
• Sound knowledge in work, health and safety practices
• Class C Drivers’ Licence

Download the position description here for more information. 

About this role: 

• Permanent, full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Council's 9 day fortnight Rostered Day Off (RDO) arrangement
• Located at Council's Swim Centres, with frequent travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,696.50 to $1,950.97 per week, plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
• Mobile phone

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.