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Aquatic Centre Manager

Clarence Valley Council

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  • Grafton New South Wales Australia
  • Full Time, Contract/Temp
  • $95,322 to $113,674 pa + super
1 Oct 2024
Applications 0

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

 Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

  • temporary three year term contract
  • full time - 70 hours per fortnight
  • the package:  $95,322 to $113,674 plus superannuation per annum
  • location: Grafton
  • flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
  • enjoy the benefits of flex time

About the role

Make a splash at the hottest centre in town! The Regional Aquatic Centre in Grafton is brand new and due to open in December. The new facility includes an outdoor 50m pool, an accessible zero depth splash pad and an indoor centre with two heated pools, a 25m and combined program and leisure pool.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced aquatic centre manager with demonstrated skills to lead our new aquatic team. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of safety and legislative requirements, experience in developing programs and activities and have a flair for customer experience. We are looking for a dedicated aquatic leader with experience across all facets of pool operations including plant room, business development, lifeguarding, programs and marketing as well as asset management, policy development and operating procedures.

This position is a three year term contact under the Local Government (State) Award. The successful applicant will need to be available to work Monday through to Sunday, some early mornings and some late evenings depending on the needs of the Centre.  The Centre Manger will need to be appropriately qualified to fill in as Duty Manager when needed.

This exciting position is available now for all aquatic superstars who want to dive into a new opportunity! 

Download the position description here.

Essential Requirements

Application Instruction

To be considered for this position you will need to:

  • Address the essential criteria
  • Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
  • Target questions - answer the 4 target questions - maximum 300 words each question
    Q1. Can you outline your experience in the management and operation of a complex aquatic centre?
    Q2. Please describe how you would ensure that legislative requirements are met and safety standards are maintained across the centre?
    Q3. Can you describe how you would lead and motivate a team to provide a quality customer experience for our community?
    Q4. Can you provide examples of your experience with financial management, budgets, procurements and project management?

Closing date

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Aquatic Centre, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

  • All applications must be lodged online via Council's website clarence.nsw.gov.au.
  • Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
  • For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For more information please contact:

Rachelle Passmore

(02) 6640 3532

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