Leisure Operations Assistant

Are you passionate about water safety and leadership? Do you thrive in a team environment where you can support others while making a real impact on community wellbeing? We're seeking a dedicated Leisure Operations Assistant to join our team at Northern Grampians Shire Council.

Vacancy Details: Position: Leisure Operations Assistant Job Type: Casual Tenure: Permanent Location: St Arnaud Package: $40.64 per hour plus superannuation Download Position Description: Leisure Operations Assistant - St Arnaud Applications Close: Sunday 26th October 2025

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment:  A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.  You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

Position objectives

This position is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the St. Arnaud Swimming Pool.

Key responsibility areas

• Assist the Team Leader Sports and Aquatics to deliver the St Arnaud Swimming Pool summer services.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of membership, staff rosters, pool bookings and facility attendance.
• Undertake supervision of pool patrons and user groups to ensure water safety.
• Maintain pool plant and equipment, as required by Victorian Pool Operations Guidelines.
• Undertake facility housekeeping duties and maintain accurate inventory for resupply purposes.
• Assess risks to the health, safety or welfare of employees and patrons, including recording and reporting of all accidents, incidents and customer complaints.
• Supervise and provide on-the-job training to St Arnaud Lifeguards.
• Perform as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents' skill, competence and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualification in Fitness, Recreation or Sports Management, or relevant experience.
• Pool Operations Certificate.
• Level 2 First Aid and CPR
• Pool lifeguarding certification

Selection criteria

1. Ability to accurately interpret the Victorian Pool Operators Handbook and Guide to Safe Pool Operations guidelines in the safe management of a public swimming facility.
2. Understanding of pool supervision, water safety, water education, first aid, resuscitation and rescue techniques and public safety requirements.
3. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively and positively as a member of a team.
4. Ability to accurately complete basic administration tasks, check lists and reports, and to navigate software applications competently

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Imogen Amos, Leisure and Recreation Lead, on or email

Applications close 5pm Sunday 26th October

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.