The Hills Shire Council

Team Leader – Aquatic Operations

The Hills Shire Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic Team Leader of Aquatic Operations to be responsible for the day-to-day management of Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre. This includes overseeing pool lifeguard staff, as well as overseeing pool plant operations and maintaining water safety best practice.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What you will bring to the role:

• Prior leadership experience overseeing aquatic operations in a multipurpose aquatic center.
• Ability to lead a pool lifeguard team, including performance management.
• Ability to maintain daily operations are carried out according to Venue Operations Manual.
• Maintain excellent standards of water quality in line with NSW Health Department Guidelines.
• Manage service level agreements with contractors such as for pool plant.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Significant experience in an aquatic operations leadership role
• Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• Aquatic Technical Operations
• First Aid – CPR

Benefits of working with us:
Salary from $92K to $98K per annum commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and weekend penalty rates. Opportunity to take part in the organisation’s bonus scheme, and opportunity to participate in a 9-day fortnight work arrangement.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description and job ad and apply via Careers | The Hills Shire Council by 5pm on 13 January 2025.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au . Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.