Pool Supervisor
Job No:
21900
Location:
Halls Creek, WA - The Heart of the Kimberley!
- Work with an Olympian aquatics medalist in this newly created position!
- Excellent leadership position where you can use your skills to help trainees!
- Competitive salary package, negotiated on your experience, plus a range of AMAZING benefits!
- Benefits include relocation allowance, house available with subsidised rent, 5 weeks annual leave and much more!
About the Organisation
The Shire of Halls Creek, located in northern Western Australia, boasts a progressive Council that is proactively facing the challenges and opportunities that come with being an outback Council.
Halls Creek, a boom town at the heart of the Kimberley region is a busy service town for surrounding pastoralists, Aboriginal communities and travellers exploring northern Western Australia. Halls Creek is also the fourth fastest growing shire within Western Australia.
Situated in the heart of the Kimberley, Halls Creek is a cultural epicentre with 6 great art centres within the district and is the gateway to a range of world renowned natural attractions, including the World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle ranges of Purnululu National Park and Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater (the second largest on earth with a diameter of 850 meters).
Halls Creek is just 1200 kms from Darwin, 700 kms from Broome and 1050 kms to Alice Springs, offering you the opportunity to explore more of the beautiful Australian outback in your spare time.
About the Opportunity
The Shire of Halls Creek has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Pool Supervisor to join the Recreation and Aquatics Centre at Halls Creek.
In this pivotal role, you will be assisting with the operation of the centre so as to provide an attractive, enjoyable, healthy and safe environment for the community and Council.
More specifically, some of you key responsibilities will include:
- Supervising staff on duty to ensure necessary tasks are carried out;
- Operating the filtration, disinfection and other equipment to ensure a healthy swimming environment;
- Observing and supervising the patrons on the premises to ensure a safe and healthy environment;
- Managing and supervising water testing procedures;
- Ensuring all rules of good conduct are enforced including removing any misbehaving person/s from the premise;
- Assisting with the training of new staff and the delivery of aquatics programs;
- Carry out and supervise maintenance programs as required;
- Performing all duties and responsibilities of a Pool Attendant/Lifeguard or Pool Assistant/Cashier; and
- Carrying out First Aid and Lifesaving duties when necessary.
To be successful in this role, you will require a current Pool Lifeguard Certificate, Bronze Medallion Certificate and Senior First Aid Certificate. You will also require a current WA Pool Operator's Certificate, though if you possess a Certificate from elsewhere in Australia, the Centre will assist you in obtaining a qualification recognised in WA.
In addition, you will have a previous experience with the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and water chemistry tests, along with a knowledge of safety procedures and requirements for handling hazardous chemicals used for water treatment. A knowledge of emergency procedures, workplace safety, first aid and resuscitation techniques is also essential.
The successful applicant will have experience in staff supervision, cash handling and banking procedures as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people. You will have a flair for customer service in addition to good time management and organisational skills.
Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you have an acceptable level of physical fitness to perform the required duties. You will also require the ability to operate and use computer equipment, with the willingness to learn the Council's electronic document management system.
Additional requirements include a current 'C' class driver's licence as well as Austswim qualifications and a current Working with Children check (or the ability to obtain both).
If you're looking for the opportunity to expand your experience in a key leadership role where your hard work will really be rewarded - this is the role for you!
In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package, negotiable based on your experience and qualifications, plus excellent working conditions and the job satisfaction that comes from knowing you are truly making a difference in the local community.
The Shire of Halls Creek highly values their employees and are offering a range of fantastic benefits including:
- 5 weeks annual leave;
- House available with subsidised rent;
- Matching super on top of Superannuation Guarantee Levy;
- Free ADSL connection at residence;
- Generous telephone call, water and electricity allowance;
- Opportunity for salary sacrifice.
To be considered please answer the following questions to the best of your ability and then attach a resume. Please include referees on your resume, two of whom can be contacted prior to interview should you be shortlisted.
Enjoy the beauty of this picturesque region and an array of fantastic benefits in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - Apply Now!