Posted: 02/09/2025
Closing Date: 21/09/2025
Salary: $83,352.00 - $94,428.00
Job Type: Temporary - Full Time
Location: Winchelsea Pool

Job Category: Community Services & Development,Sport & Recreation

• Seasonal Part Time
• $83,352 – $94,248 pa/pro rata (plus 12% super)

WHO WE ARE

The fully redeveloped Winchelsea Pool opened early this year and features new 25m and leisure pools with heated water, pavilion and a splash park providing plenty of fun for kids and families.
At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. Spanning the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation, our region boasts spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches.
Locals experience a sought-after quality of life – And when you work with Council, you are helping our community and environment to thrive.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Pool lifeguard certification.
• HLTAID011 first aid qualification.
• Oxygen equipment award.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and maintain the operation of swimming pool plant and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply regulations, policies, guidelines and local laws relating to the safe overall operation of an aquatic facility.
• Sound knowledge of water chemistry and current legislation, regulations and recommended practices relating to the operation of aquatic facilities and pool plant systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make judgements on safety hazards and emergencies when responsible for the centre and consult with supervisor where further action or involvement of others is required.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively supervising and providing leadership to a team.
• Ability to work cohesively with a team.
• Effective organisational time management abilities in order to achieve the goals of the facility.
• Experience operating within a budget and reconciling purchases, payroll and deliveries
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re looking for a confident and energetic leader who’s passionate about community recreation and enjoys working in a people-focused, hands-on environment. You’ll be someone who leads by example, keeps safety front of mind, and knows how to bring out the best in your team.

TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• a balance of technical know-how and a strong customer service focus
• the ability to inspire your team and keep things running smoothly
• strong organisational skills to manage rosters, maintenance and daily operations.
• a friendly, customer-focused approach with great communication skills.
• flexibility to work evenings and weekends when the community needs you.