- Brand new, state-of-the art leisure centre
- Lead the business readiness and operational planning
- Oversee a portfolio of aquatic facilities
- Based in Roma - a prosperous rural Queensland city
At the crossroads of major transport routes and located approximately 500 kms west of Brisbane, the thriving Maranoa region is renowned for its prosperous rural lifestyle and friendly communities. The region offers numerous recreational and cultural activities, fantastic shopping and state-of-the-art essential services.
Set to open late 2026, the $29.2 million redevelopment of the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre will deliver a brand new, inclusive aquatic facility that features a 50-metre outdoor pool, 25-metre indoor pool, toddler pool, waterslides and water play areas. This once-in-a-generation project will join Maranoa Regional Council's portfolio of seven aquatic facilities.
Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the Manager - Aquatic Services will lead the successful operation and development of Maranoa Regional Council’s aquatic facilities - with a primary focus on the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre - to deliver safe, high-quality aquatic experiences, strong community outcomes and sustainable business performance.
In the initial establishment phase, the position is responsible for leading the business readiness and operational planning for the set-up of the Denise Spencer Aquatic Centre so it is safe, compliant and ready for opening. This includes working with the capital works team on its construction, commissioning and handover as well as development and implementation of a range of strategies, plans, policies and programs. The role will design the staffing structure before recruiting and leading a multi-disciplinary team with a safety-first culture.
Once the aquatic centre is operational, the role will be responsible for the management of the facility, contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community through the management of aquatic services and programs whilst overseeing water quality and compliance.
The role will also provide professional oversight of the safe operation of Council’s outlying local pools, water play parks and the Mitchell Spa, including contractor performance.
To be considered for this role you will be a dynamic leader with extensive experience in aquatic centres and the management of community programs, including strategy, policy and program development. You will have a strong track record in managing aquatic operations, sales and marketing, asset management, compliance, risk and safety whilst successfully delivering against strategic objectives and driving both business performance and community outcomes.
You will need to engage and develop positive relationships with a broad and complex range of stakeholders, including patrons, members, staff, Council and senior Council Executives. You will also have demonstrated success in business planning and operations, including budget and project management, whilst inspiring a customer service and safety focussed culture.
This is an incredible opportunity to establish a brand new state-of-the art facility and drive the success of this once-in-a-generation project for the benefit of a vibrant regional community.
