Aquatic Centre Operator - Multiple Positions

Tweed Shire Council Part Time Permanent 27/08/2025

About the role:

We have 9 Aquatic Centre Operator roles available.

This dynamic role combines key functions within the aquatic centre, including reception and cash handling, lifeguarding, swim instruction, fitness training, and squad coaching. The position supports multiskilling to enhance operational efficiency and job satisfaction. Applicants must meet general criteria and possess essential qualifications for at least one function, with preference given to those skilled in multiple areas. Training will be provided to expand capabilities, and duties will be assigned based on operational needs. Active participation in training and flexibility across roles is essential. 

What's on offer:

  • Hours will vary depending on the function/s being undertaken and the operational requirements of the facilities
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
  • Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

1 x permanent full-time position

  • 38 hours per week based on a 7-day roster, including weekends 
  • base salary ranging from $59,040 per annum with competency-based increments up to $62,029 per annum, plus 12% super (as per the Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement) 

8 x permanent part-time positions

  • base salary ranging from $29 per hour with competency-based increments up to $31 per hour, plus 12% super (as per the Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement) 
  • (minimum 5 hours) based on a 7-day roster, including weekends 

We are seeking:

  • Deliver high standards of safety and emergency response through certified first aid and CPR competencies.
  • Apply sound knowledge of occupational health and safety practices within aquatic environments.
  • Communicate effectively with patrons and team members using strong written and verbal skills.
  • Provide exceptional customer service with a confident, friendly, and service-oriented approach.
  • Valid NSW Working with Children Clearance.

About us:

  • Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
  • The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
  • Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
  • Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

The position will be required to work across all three (3) of Councils Regional Aquatic Centres (Murwillumbah, Kingscliff, Tweed Heads South) and can additionally be directed or reallocated to work out of any of Council's administrative offices, Depots or any other location within the Shire as directed by the supervisor.

Position closes: 

Friday 12 September at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

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