Centre Manager – North Bellarine Aquatic Centre at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

109342.91

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Readiness, People Leadership, Financial Management, Customer Experience, Asset Management, Budgeting, Workforce Planning, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Compliance Management, Membership Growth, Program Development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role As Centre Manager North Bellarine Aquatic Centre, you will lead the operational readiness, opening and ongoing management of one of the City of Greater Geelong's newest and most exciting leisure facilities. Responsible for a diverse aquatic, fitness and recreation venue, you will oversee all aspects of operations including staffing, financial performance, customer experience, programming, safety and asset management. Leading a team of up to 100 employees, you will play a critical role in establishing a positive culture, driving membership growth, fostering community connections and ensuring the centre becomes a thriving destination for health, wellbeing and recreation across the Bellarine region. Key responsibilities include: * Lead the successful operational readiness, activation and opening of the full North Bellarine Aquatic Centre. * Build, inspire and develop a high-performing team focused on safety, customer service and operational excellence. * Manage centre operations including budgets, workforce planning, compliance, asset management and facility presentation. * Drive membership growth, learn-to-swim enrolments and participation through innovative programs and community engagement initiatives. * Monitor business performance, analyse operational data and implement strategies to improve service delivery and financial outcomes. * Develop strong relationships with customers, community groups, stakeholders and industry partners to maximise centre utilisation and community impact About you You are an experienced and passionate leader within the leisure, aquatic or recreation industry who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building high-performing teams. With strong operational and people leadership skills, you can confidently manage complex facilities, drive business performance and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You are highly organised, commercially minded and motivated by the opportunity to play a key role in the successful opening and ongoing operation of a major new community facility. Most importantly, you are committed to creating safe, inclusive and welcoming environments that encourage participation and support community wellbeing. Essential Experience: * Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline (e.g. Leisure and Sports. Management) with related experience, or less formal qualifications and extensive related experience. * Proven experience in the leisure and recreation industry, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a management role in the industry. * Employee Working With Children Check. * Provide First Aid, Current CPR Certificate. * Current Pool Lifeguard qualification. * Current Victorian Drivers Licence. * Chief Warden training completed or willingness to obtain. If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Amanda Locke | Manager, Swim, Sport & Leisure | ALocke@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [XXXX@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Lead the operational readiness, opening, and ongoing management of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre. Oversee staffing, financial performance, and safety for a diverse aquatic and fitness venue while driving membership growth.