Shoalhaven

Senior Leisure Attendant (Duty Supervisor)

Shoalhaven City Council


  • Nowra New South Wales Australia
  • Full Time
  • $60,812 to $68,355 pa + super
5 Mar 2026
Applications 0

Description

  • Two Permanent, Full Time positions available / 38 hours per week
  • Salary: $60,812 - $68,355 gross p.a. plus 12% super
  • Located at the Bomaderry Aquatic Centre, Nowra Aquatic Park, Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre & Northern Village Pools

About the Role 

Are you passionate about aquatic safety, customer service, and leading by example? Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Leisure Attendant (Duty Supervisor) to join our team with Northern Swim Sport Fitness. This is a dynamic and rewarding role in a modern facility serving the local community. As a Senior Leisure Attendant (Duty Supervisor), you will:

  • Provide high-level customer service and public relations to pool users and contractors.
  • Supervise and mentor lifeguards, cafe staff, and learn-to-swim instructors.
  • Maintain water quality and ensure safe operation of pool equipment and chemicals.
  • Assist with kiosk operations including cash handling and banking.
  • Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and security across the facilities.
  • Act as a role model for staff and contribute to a positive team culture.

Please refer to the Job Description attached below for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.  

About You 

To be successful in the position, you will have: 

  • Relevant Aquatic qualifications such as:
    • Certificate III Aquatics Operations or equivalent
    • Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate
    • Current Senior First Aid Certificate
    • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
  • Class C Driver’s Licence
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

We’re seeking a proactive team member with experience in lifeguarding, hospitality and fitness, strong customer service and communication skills, and a solid understanding of aquatic industry standards. You’ll be confident using point-of-sale systems and Microsoft applications, and flexible to work a roster that includes weekends.

This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained. 

Why Work with Us  

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development. 

Benefits include:

  • Generous leave entitlements
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Option of flexitime for indoor staff  
  • 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff 
  • Flexible and remote working arrangements 
  • Novated lease arrangements available
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance 

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies 

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.

Essential Requirements

Desirable Criteria

Attachments

Application Instruction

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.  

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

  1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
  2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
  3. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
  4. What does customer service mean to you?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk).  Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks. 

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4429 3253. 

Applications Close: Thursday, 5 March 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact:

Lauren McDonald, Nowra Aquatic Park Coordinator

(02) 4429 5642

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