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Operations Team Leader

Rural City of Wangaratta


  • Wangaratta Victoria Australia
  • Full Time
  • $69,719 pa + super
28 Apr 2026
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Description

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Experience. Make a Community Impact. 

If you are a natural leader who thrives on energy, teamwork, and creating unforgettable experiences, this is your moment. WSAC is looking for an inspiring Operations Team Leader to guide our Lifeguard and Duty Manager team and help shape the heartbeat of our centre. 

This is more than a job - it is your chance to lead a team that keeps our community active, safe, and connected every single day. 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and motivate a passionate team of Lifeguards and Duty Managers
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and exceptional service
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to drive innovation and continuous improvement
  • Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, people-first approach
  • A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
  • Ability to stay calm, organised, and solutions-focused in fast paced moments
  • A collaborative mindset and the drive to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

  • Be part of a supportive, passionate team that puts people first
  • Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities
  • Work in one of Victoria’s most vibrant regional communities
  • Enjoy free gym and pool memberships, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and free parking
  • Help shape the future of one of the state’s leading regional sporting facilities

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

Essential Requirements

Desirable Criteria

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Application Instruction

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

  • Your current contact details;
  • A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
  • A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
  • A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
  • Copies of any relevant qualifications or licenses

Applications close at 3pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, but we may appoint earlier if the right candidate comes along - so apply today!

Questions? Contact Reg Bear - Operations Coordinator at s.bear@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

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