Head of Aquatics and Leisure
Head of Aquatics and Leisure
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Job Description
Note: This position is available to internal applicants only.
About the role
The Head of Aquatics and Leisure is responsible for leading the team to deliver well maintained facilities activities operational management and support services of Councils Aquatics and Leisure facilities within financial capacity and business objectives. This role will lead a diverse team across health wellbeing leisure fitness and recreation ensuring high quality customer service. A primary focus will be ensuring employees subcontractors and agents comply with legal requirements and industry standards applicable to the management operation and maintenance of the aquatic and fitness facilities.
This position is temporary up to August 2026.
How to Apply
Please select the link/s below to view the position description and to submit your application online.
In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed below) as a part of their initialapplication. MT1Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position please contact Stephen Britten Director Business Operations on
Essential criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Business Recreation Management or related field
- Extensive experience at senior management level in large multi-purpose business
- Exceptional interpersonal and staff management skills
- NSW WWCC
Salary:The salary for this position commences from$196312 per annum plus 12% Superannuationand will be negotiated commensurate with the skills qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.
Access to a Leaseback Vehicle or Motor Vehicle Allowance is available with this position; however it is not a condition of employment.
This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.
About us
At Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much much more!
Aquatics and Leisure provides a number of facilities including a gym pools and a hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre to the residents of the Penrith Local Government Area. We are proud of our highly performing team who have won a number of recent state and national Austswim and Swim Australia awards.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation for more information about this please see ourwebsite.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
