Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest councils in NSW, serving one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities. We deliver 28 key services including childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 385,000 residents.
Opening late 2026, the new Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre is set to become the heart of health, fitness and fun in our community. We are now building the team that will bring this space to life, with a range of opportunities available across customer experience, operations, health, wellness, marketing and leadership. Visit our careers page to view all current opportunities and find the role that’s right for you.
The role
We are recruiting two Duty Manager Leisure & Aquatic Operations positions to support safe, welcoming and high-quality operations across Council’s Leisure and Aquatic Centres.
In this role, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support to aquatic staff, oversee safe pool operations, respond to incidents, support customer service and help ensure our centres are safe, clean and well-presented for the community.
You will work in line with supervision plans, safe work procedures, industry guidelines and Council’s customer service standards.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Lead and support aquatic staff during day-to-day centre operations.
- Supervise aquatic areas and ensure lifeguards follow safety procedures.
- Respond confidently to incidents, rescues and first aid situations.
- Monitor pool plant, equipment and water quality requirements.
- Support a safe, clean and welcoming experience for customers and facility users.
- Maintain records and assist with continuous improvement of aquatic services.
For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.
You will have:
- TAFE NSW Pool Operations, RLSSA Technical Operations or equivalent.
- Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard Certificate.
- Senior First Aid Certificate.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Experience in the operation of leisure and aquatic centres.
- Knowledge of pool plant, equipment, water quality and chemical handling requirements.
- Experience leading or working within a team environment.
- Ability to work across a 7-day roster.
- Ability to swim 200m continuously within 6 minutes.
- Evidence of full unrestricted working rights in Australia.
The salary range for this opportunity starts at $77,261, Grade E, Step 1 + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.
Click HERE to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.
What’s on offer
- The opportunity to support the opening of Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre.
- Be part of a supportive and community-focused Leisure and Aquatic Services team.
- Help deliver safe and positive aquatic experiences for the community.
- Permanent full-time employment conditions including long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and parental leave.
- Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport and workplace initiatives.
CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you require support with your application or throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a medical assessment, Working with Children Check, reference checks, qualification verification and other checks relevant to the position.
Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.
