GSAC Casuals

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

About the Roles:

Join us in delivering exceptional service at the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC). We provide excellent service to our patrons and take pride in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We're looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team in a range of casual roles. Exciting opportunities are currently available for Cafe Staff and Creche Staff. The hourly rate for these roles is $33.21, plus superannuation. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Cafe Staff:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the Cafe area.
• Handle cash transactions and operate cafe equipment efficiently.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to all patrons.

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What you'll need to be successful for the Cafe Staff role:

• Valid NSW Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.
• First Aid certificate/CPR Certificate (can be attained as part of training).

• Food Handler Basics Certificate (can be attained as part of training).

• Experience in café / hospitality with sound knowledge and experience as a barista and customer service would be highly regarded.

Creche Staff:

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children in the crèche.
• Supervise and care for children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers about their child's experience.

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What you'll need to be successful for the Creche Staff role:

• Available to work shifts from 4:00pm to 7:30pm, Monday through Wednesday, with flexibility to take on additional ad hoc shifts as needed.
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• Current Class C Driver's License.
• First Aid certificate/CPR Certificate (can be attained as part of training).
• Certificate III in Childcare would be highly regarded.

What we can offer you

• This position comes with the benefit of being able to utilise the wonderful facilities that GSAC has to offer.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We list items to give you an opportunity to showcase your potential and how you can evolve and grow with us.

Please utilise your resume and application responses to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

Closing date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 9:00am, however, applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be offered to suitable candidates throughout the campaign – so please don't delay submitting your application

Contact: If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Domenico Iafrate, Operations Manager on

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Lismore City Council, Goonellabah Sports and Aquatics Centre and Lismore Memorial Baths Enterprise Agreement 2015 (EA) and relevant Council policies and procedures.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks. Please note, that by submitting your application, you are providing consent for Lismore City Council to conduct a National Criminal History Check

Working with Children Check

In accordance with the requirement for 'Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the 'Clearance to Work with Children' provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.