Aquatic Operations Team Leader

We Are East Gippsland Shire

Live and work in East Gippsland and you'll be surrounded by ski fields, high country, national parks, incredible surf beaches and marine parks. At East Gippsland Shire Council, we can offer you a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills and build a career with us while servicing the community through our Recreation Centres.

If you want to build on your passion for the water and pool operations and are ready for your next step into a rewarding Team Leadership opportunity, this might just be the perfect role for you.

The Opportunity

As the Aquatics Operations Team Leader, you’ll provide a fantastic experience for all visitors to the BARC. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Aquatics Team including pool safety, facility presentation and maintenance. You’ll also supervise team performance and take on rostering, recruitment and ongoing training of team members.

Using your strong leadership ability and experience in Aquatic environments, you will ensure all processes are in place so our employees and visitors can remain safe and enjoy our aquatic areas. You will be influential in expanding our customer base and use your knowledge of aquatics to facilitate our growth and accessibility for our local communities.

This is a full time, permanent position and is based at the Bairnsdale Aquatics and Recreation Centre.

Things We’re Proud Of

• Monthly ADO schedule
• Opportunities for professional development including study assistance.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program and Social Club
• Great work-life balance, so close to great holiday destinations, beaches, mountains, parks, and lakes.
• Work on a banded salary that increases annually to the top end of the band.
• Discounted memberships to our recreation centres

Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Demonstrate significant experience in aquatic industry.
• Extensive operations experience, at both indoor and outdoor pools.
• Ability to liaise with all staff, customers, and suppliers in a professional manner.
• Ability to make judgement calls on the proper and safe us of chemicals.
• Demonstrate significant understanding of strong customer focus.
• Commitment to improving and growing the centre.
• A current, valid Victorian Driver’s licence.

If successful, you will need to obtain a current Police Check, Employee Working with Children Check, undergo a pre-employment medical assessment, and hold the qualifications listed in the position description.

You must also be legally able to work in Australia.

How To Apply

If this sounds like your next move, apply now, and attach:

• A cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you will bring to the East Gippsland Shire Council
• A current resume which includes your personal details, education, qualifications, and work experience
• A statement providing detailed responses to each of the key selection criteria as stated in the position description.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 18 March 2024.

Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Holly Stephenson, BARC Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9***.

EGSC is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.