Aquatic Operations Officer

A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.
Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a motivated individual who will contribute to the effective operations, maintenance, and pool supervision at BVSC aquatic facilities.
As an Aquatic Operations Officer, you will contribute to planning and complete pre-season commissioning and post-decommissioning of seasonal facilities. You will assist with identification and control of hazards and risks in the aquatic facility environment.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who has their Aquatic Technical Operator qualification and has Minimum Five (3) years’ experience as a pool lifeguard, pool operator.
You will have the following skills and experience;

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with customers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate supervision, first aid and emergency assistance to stakeholders for safe pool operation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the safe operation, cleaning, and maintenance of swimming pool facilities, including pool equipment, filtration, water testing, chemical dosing, and heating system.
• Appropriate level of physical fitness to carry out the duties required.

Benefits
This is a permanent, full-time position working 38 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $71,878.56 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1245.30 per week base salary
• $136.98 per week superannuation (calculated at 11%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Nichloas Hoynes | Aquatic & Leisure Facilities Coordinator on 02 6494 3100.
Applications close 11:59pm AEDT on 26 February 2024.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.
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