City of Canning

Facility Duty Officer

About the role

A rare opportunity awaits a passionate, committed, and vibrant individual to join the Facility Duty Officer Team at the Riverton & Cannington Leisureplexes. You will play a pivotal role in driving a team focused operation that provides excellent customer service and safety across two of Perth’s leading Leisureplexes.

We are seeking a full-time Facility Duty Officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of our aquatic facilities. If you have a passion for aquatic safety, providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high professional standards within a team focused environment this role is for you!

A snapshot of your new role:

• Supervision of rostered Leisureplex staff while on shift
• Responding promptly to incidents and emergencies
• Facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, clean and healthy aquatic facilities
• Providing a great customer experience to patrons
• Monitoring facility operating systems, including pool plant, filtration and heating systems
• General administrative duties relating to aquatic operations

How you will thrive in this role:

• Experience supervising staff in an aquatics or recreation centre environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of pool plant operations
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, including handling emergency situations
• Exceptional communication skills and able to interact confidently with a range of stakeholders
• Current Pool Lifeguard, Group 1 Pool Operator, CPR & Provide First Aid Certificates
• Current Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• LIWA Accreditation
• Ability to work early starts, evenings and weekends. Please see opening hours here

Why apply for this role?

• An opportunity to leverage your aquatics and leadership skills in a thriving Band 1 Local Council
• $74,557.70 - $76,771.33 per annum + super + weekend penalties
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other wellbeing initiatives as part of a great wellbeing calendar for all employees
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Free onsite parking
• Free membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply!

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm 14 February 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.