Join the Active Living team Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils.
We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
Ensure the provision of high-quality aquatic and recreation opportunities to Hume City Council residents, by providing safe, friendly, inclusive and welcoming environments through leading the delivery of high-quality aquatic supervision, services and operations.
What you'll be doing:
Support the Coordinator Aquatic Services in the development and review of risk assessments, policies, procedures, and work instructions relating to Aquatic Supervision and Services.
Ensure compliance with the Safer Public Pools Code of Practice, Royal Lifesaving Society's Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations, and other relevant regulations, organisational policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and industry best practices.
Implement, monitor, and review systems and processes within the facility.
Support the development and review of risk assessments, policies, procedures, and work instructions relating to Aquatic Operations (including Water Quality and Pool Operations).
Ensure compliance with the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations, Water Quality Guidelines, and other relevant regulations, organisational policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and industry best practices.
In conjunction with the Coordinator Aquatic Services, support the development and implementation of processes for Duty Supervisors to deliver high-quality day-to-day operations in key Aquatic Operation areas, including:Aquatic Supervision: day-to-day rostering and management of lifeguards.
Water Quality management: day-to-day monitoring (pool tests) and corrective actions (chemical dosing).
Pool Plant Operations: day-to-day monitoring (inspections), routine maintenance (backwashing/cleaning), troubleshooting common issues, and a clear escalation process to address operational issues.
Conduct annual Pool Safety Assessments with relevant leaders.
Support professional development opportunities for staff to promote skills development and progression within the organisation.
The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
Knowledge and understanding of current recreation trends.
Knowledge and understanding of Royal Lifesaving Society 'Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation' and other relevant guidelines and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Effective public speaking and writing skills, including the delivery of training relevant to Aquatic Services.
Knowledge and understanding of pool plant and equipment operation.
Demonstrated promotional and public relation skills.
Ability to resolve problems in general and with other Council departments in the provision of recreational services.
Ability to identify customer needs and respond accordingly.
Required Certifications & Qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications in recreational management or a similar field OR relevant experience in aquatic operations management coordination and delivery.
Current Pool Lifeguard Award.
Current Provide First Aid (Level 2) Certificate.
Aquatic Technical Operation (Pool Operation) Certificate or demonstrated experience, skills, and knowledge in operating public pool plant and equipment.
Current Employee Working with Children Check.
Why Hume City Council?
A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
We're better, every day : We value progress over perfection and encourage learning from our experiences.
We're in it together : At Hume, everyone matters.
We welcome and include all, with respect and safety expected.
We show up : We empower and trust others, taking ownership of our work and rising to challenges.
All for Hume : We strive for the best outcomes for the Hume Community and are passionate about our mission.
We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
A child-safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer.
Council encourages people of all ages, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.
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