Duty Manager

Nestled in Parramatta Park’s lush surrounds, Parramatta Aquatic Centre (the PAC) is a new fitness, wellness and relaxation hub. Featuring three pools including an outdoor Olympic-sized centrepiece and indoor water playground, as well as spa, steam and sauna facilities, fitness centre, and public café, the PAC is a community oasis to accompany Parramatta’s burgeoning CBD district.

We invite you to be part of the City of Parramatta Council team and join our community of over 700 people on a journey towards building the future of Parramatta together. In the heart of greater Sydney, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, we put our people first - whether they’re staff or the community of about 175,000 we serve - to provide the perfect mix of services and support to make Parramatta thrive.

**Your next career move is here**

Join us on Parramatta’s positive transformation journey by supporting the operations of Council’s community aquatic and wellness facility - The Parramatta Aquatic Centre (The PAC).

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Councils aquatic facilities maintaining high standards of supervision, ensuring high-quality water, and ensuring services are provided at all times in a safe manner.

On a daily basis, your main tasks will include:

- Leading the lifeguard team to ensuring compliance with centre policy and industry supervision standards
- Contributing to the efficient and effective running of Council’s aquatic facilities to achieve Council’s social and financial objectives.
- Supervising the pools and patrons, taking preventative actions, rescues and first aid as required.
- Maintaining water quality in line with NSW Department of Health requirements and other relevant industry standards.
- Utilising effective risk management techniques and centre policy to ensure the safety of staff, the community, user groups, contractors, and suppliers.
- Conducting water testing, basic plant maintenance and the recording and retaining of related actions to ensure the highest quality water treatment and compliance
- Ensuring that breakdowns and service requirements for all aquatic equipment within the facility are actioned or reported in a timely manner through the established process.

**About you**

Required Qualifications include:

- Current Australian Pool Lifeguards Certificate
- Pool Operations Certificate
- Current Australian First Aid Certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check

Desired Qualifications and skills include:

- AUSTSWIM
- Royal Life Saving or Swim Australia Teaching and/or Coaching qualifications

**What’s on offer**

We have two permanent positions available with an attractive annual remuneration from $78,860 to $86,866, plus 10.5% super.

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots and more)

**Want to know more?**

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

**How to apply**

**Important additional information**

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview.

**Come as you are**

Parramatta is a fascinating mosaic. We believe in creating a working culture that reflects that. Here, everyone is welcome and valued, so you can bring your authentic self to work and simply be who you are - whoever you are.

Our diverse culture is a source of strength. It increases the effectiveness of our teams and drives innovation, which includes finding new ways of working. Ultimately, diversity and inclusion shape who we are as a city and as a working environment.