AL - MAF - Head of Facilities

Aligned Leisure is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Richmond Football Club, established as a vehicle to manage the operations of Richmond's health, fitness and leisure business activities. Supported by the people and business systems of the Richmond Football Club, Aligned Leisure currently operates 53 leisure centres, community stadiums, pools, gyms, skate parks, gymnastics programs, theatres and other facilities throughout Victoria and New South Wales.

At Aligned Leisure, culture is paramount, and we are committed to developing our people in a supportive environment. Connecting to Thrive and Win is about connecting not only with customers, but also about staff connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships.

We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who fit our culture and either wish to learn a new industry or further develop their existing skills. If you have a passion for your local region, a focus on supporting your community and a desire to help us in providing the best level of service, we would love to hear from you.

Child Safety Commitment:

Aligned Leisure is committed to the safety of children.  We want all children who attend our facilities and/or are in our care to be safe, happy and empowered.  We are committed to the safety, protection, participation and empowerment of all children by implementing Child Safe Standards and providing a safe and supportive environment for all children.  We make sure that children are not exposed to any form of harmful conduct or abuse and each child is empowered to participate in decisions that affect them and to share any concerns they may have.

The Head of Facilities will work across all departments to ensure all facilities are maintained and presented to the highest possible standards and in a safe and environmentally responsible way. They will ensure customer satisfaction in the physical environments is maximised supporting our customer first philosophy.

A key aspect of this position is the setup of systems and work practices across all Mildura Aquatic Facilities ensuring operational excellence is maintained. Focus areas for this position are seasonal pool management, aquatic supervision, asset management, facility presentation, risk, safety and environmental management.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:  

•  Experience in aquatic and asset management desirable, but not essential

•  Tertiary qualifications desirable, not essential

•  Pool Lifeguard Certification (or willing to obtain)

•  First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

•  Highly organised

•  Disciplined to manage the varied components to this role

•  Committed to fostering a safe environment for staff and customers

•  Creative, inspiring, energetic and motivational

•  Focused on the customer

•  Strong ability to manage and also work autonomously

•  Understands/enjoys the leisure industry and motivated to serve Aligned Leisure

•  The ability to make strategic decisions as well as execute operational requirements

At Aligned Leisure, culture is paramount, and we are committed to developing our people in a supportive environment. Connecting to Thrive and Win is about connecting not only with patrons and customers, but also about staff connecting with each other with humour and care, through storytelling and authenticity, to build genuine relationships.

Flexibility is something that we value. We recognise that this will mean different things to different people and are supportive of various flexible work arrangements, including the ability to work from home.

We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

For a confidential discussion or to obtain further information please contact Brennan Poulton - or phone