Leisure Facilities Leader

Permanent Full Time

Salary Range $94,412.76 to $102,394.76 plus 12% superannuation

Location: Morwell

Department: Active Communities and Partnerships

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Leisure Team Leader to join our Active, Communities and Partnerships department to manage the operations of Latrobe Leisure Morwell, to ensure delivery of a range of programs and initiatives that are responsive to community needs.

About This Role

The Leisure Facilities Leader plays a pivotal role in developing and managing staff within the leisure facility to ensure appropriate personnel are engaged to provide consistent, quality programs and services.

In this role, you will also be responsible for supporting and assisting external user groups and other facility patrons, helping to ensure the facility is welcoming, accessible, and well utilised by the community.

The position objectives also include:

• Provide clear direction, support, and mentoring to staff to ensure a motivated, skilled, and customer-focused team
• Oversee daily facility operations to ensure efficient service delivery, smooth programming, and effective use of resources.
• Manage the revenue and expenditure within the areas of responsibility in the specific leisure facility and contribute to the overall Leisure budget.
• Prepare reports and statistical data for monthly reporting and ensure requirements are met within specified time frames.
  
  

About You

We are seeking a passionate leader to manage the Morwell Leisure Facilities to achieve great customer service satisfaction with current and prospective members in the community.

You will need:

• Qualifications and/or extensive experience in financial and staff management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement services, programs, and activities.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a high level of customer service, where the community is the central focus and a high-level communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• A current Drivers Licence
• Ability to use computer applications including Microsoft Office.
  
  

Must have or be prepared to obtain:

• Current Pool Lifeguard qualification.
• Defibrillation Certificate, First Aid Certificate
• Pool Operations Certificate
• Food Operations Certificate
  
  

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply

Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.

Applications will close at 11.59 PM Sunday 7 September 2025.

For further information on the role, all interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Stacey Jennings – Coordinator Leisure on 0438 666 560.

Child Safe Organisation

Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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