Looking for a career change or wanting to build on your current role in Aquatics and Recreation?

No experience in the Aquatic industry? No problem!

This position is perfect for someone ready to take the next step or a change in career. Full training and qualification will be provided - all you need is drive, dedication, a customer-focused mindset

Position Type

Permanent full time Salary $73,479 to $82,284 per annum (based on 76 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council

About the role

Following satisfactory completion of training the successful applicant will be responsible for the daily, on-going operations of Hornsby Council’s Aquatics and Sport stadium facilities. This includes overseeing aquatic plantroom operations, supporting both the aquatics and sports stadium teams, cleaning, customer relations, first aid and / or incident response, on deck pool lifeguarding duties and providing coverage in the absence of the Operations Supervisor. This role will include weekend work.

Position requirements

• Willingness to learn and gain experience with plant and facility operations under the guidance of Operations Supervisor
• Ability to work under pressure
• Basic computer literacy
• High level of professional presentation and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays

About you

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills. You will have the ability to support aquatic and recreation processes and oversee, instruct and help aquatic and recreation staff with training and education and programs/bookings set up.

Your new role will require you to have the following criteria:

• Demonstrate a can-do attitude with high customer service and team support skills
• Can work in busy and high demand environments applying trained skills when and where required
• Demonstrate computer software skills and knowledge
• Willingness to complete Pool Lifeguard in the first 3 months
• Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check
• Willingness to complete Aquatic Technical Operations course within 12 months

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils), Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks),  Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards