Aquatic Centre Team Leader

About the role

Cumberland City Council owns five and operates four Aquatic and Leisure Centre facilities across the LGA, providing recreational services to the community. The Aquatic Centre Team Leader ensures the efficient and effective operation and management of the Aquatic Centres and their programs, delivering high-quality customer service and keeping facilities clean, safe, friendly and well presented. This is a permanent, full-time position based at the Swim Centres, with frequent travel across Council worksites and possible work at other locations.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and effective operation and management of the Aquatic Centres and their programs
• Provide patrons and hirers with high-quality customer service
• Maintain clean, safe, friendly and well-presented facilities

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Pool Management (or equivalent)
• Current Pool Lifeguard Licence
• Current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 CPR certificates
• Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate (or equivalent)
• Current Chemcert AQF3 certificate (or willingness to obtain it)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Experience operating and managing aquatic and leisure facilities and leading a multi-faceted team
• Knowledge of industrial relations, legislation and best practice, and of work, health and safety
• Class C driver's licence; right to live and work in Australia

Required skills

• MS Office computer literacy
• Advanced written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration

What we offer

• Salary of $1,696.50 to $1,950.97 per week (Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure) plus 12% superannuation, with commencing salary negotiated
• 70-hour fortnight with a 9-day fortnight rostered day off
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home opportunities
• Annual leave, personal leave, parental leave, long service leave after five years and three extra grant days of paid leave over Christmas
• Training and professional development, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness subsidies
• Free access to Council-owned Aquatic Centres and the Fitness Passport Program

Applications close on 20 November 2026 and include a completed questionnaire, resume and relevant qualifications.