Help create safe, welcoming and enjoyable aquatic experiences for our community.

Are you an experienced aquatic professional who enjoys leading teams, ensuring safety and delivering excellent customer service?

Hepburn Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader Aquatics to support the day-to-day operations of our seasonal outdoor pools. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll oversee aquatic staff, ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently, and help create positive experiences for residents and visitors throughout the summer season.

Working across our aquatic facilities, you'll lead by example, support a team of lifeguards and aquatic staff, and contribute to the safe and effective delivery of aquatic services across the Shire.

Position Details

• Seasonal Fixed Term, Part Time (0.53 FTE)
• Band 5: $36.67 - $42.27 per hour, plus superannuation
• Can work across seven (7) days per week, including weekends and public holidays as required: Anticipated roster pattern: Sunday to Wednesday
• Location: Pools across Hepburn Shire
• Reports to the Aquatics Officer

About Us

Make Hepburn Shire Council your next career move. We’re a small rural council with a dedicated team that delivers meaningful outcomes for the community every day. Working in local government offers variety, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to see the direct impact of your work.

Located just 90 kilometres from Melbourne, Hepburn Shire encompasses the vibrant communities of Daylesford, Creswick, Clunes and Trentham. From forests, trails and natural springs to thriving arts, food and cultural experiences, our region offers an enviable lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

Whether you're starting your career or bringing valuable experience, Hepburn is a place where you can grow, contribute and make a difference.

About the team

Our Aquatics team plays an important role in keeping our community active, connected and safe during the summer season. Working across Council's aquatic facilities, the team is committed to maintaining high safety standards, providing excellent customer service, and creating a welcoming environment for all pool users.

What a typical day might look like

You might start your shift by conducting water quality testing and facility inspections before briefing the day's lifeguard team. Throughout the day, you'll oversee pool operations, assist patrons, monitor safety practices, liaise with contractors regarding maintenance issues, and support staff to deliver a positive visitor experience.

No two days are the same, but every day you'll help ensure our facilities remain safe, well maintained and enjoyable for everyone.

How you'll make a difference

Supporting our community by:

• overseeing the daily operations of Council's aquatic facilities
• leading and supporting rostered aquatic team members
• monitoring facility safety, cleanliness and presentation standards
• undertaking water testing, risk assessments and operational inspections
• coordinating maintenance activities and liaising with contractors as required
• ensuring compliance with industry standards, legislative requirements and Council procedures
• supporting emergency response readiness and safe operating practices
• providing exceptional customer service to patrons and user groups
• contributing positively to team objectives and Council outcomes.

About you

You'll be a capable and dependable aquatic professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety, customer service and teamwork. Most importantly, you'll:

• be confident supervising and supporting aquatic staff • have strong customer service and communication skills
• be able to work effectively under pressure and respond to incidents appropriately
• take pride in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming facilities
• be organised, reliable and adaptable
• enjoy working with a diverse community of pool users.

Essential requirements:

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification/accreditation
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Pool Operators Certificate (or equivalent)
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check

What Hepburn can offer you

When you join Council, you'll enjoy:

• meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to the community
• being part of a supportive and dedicated team
• valuable leadership experience in a dynamic aquatic environment
• opportunities to develop your aquatic operations and supervision skills
• access to Learn@Hepburn, our learning platform supporting professional growth and career development
• free confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds, abilities, experiences, cultures, genders and identities are welcomed, respected and supported to succeed