Beach Services Operations Manager

Beach Services Operations Manager

• Permanent Full Time
• Salary up to $121,368 per annum plus superannuation and operational motor Vehicle under lease back arrangements and a Mobile phone allowance
• (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

About the role

Are you a great communicator and experienced leader interested in working in a dynamic, creative team for an innovative and progressive coastal Council with an eye on its future?

Responsible for overseeing one of Australia’s leading ocean lifeguarding services across 42 kilometres of coastline and 17 patrolled beaches, the Operations Manager Beach Services plays a pivotal key role in the development and implementation of a broad range of water safety education initiatives to enable our community and visitors to safely access a unique aquatic environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

The position has a specific focus on the implementation of a strategic risk based approach to beach management, leads the planning of services occurring on beaches and contributes to capital planning and the renewal of related assets. This position will provide dynamic leadership to a proud and professional, responsive, talented and skilled Ocean Lifeguard team with a focus on establishing and maintaining a collaborative team culture.

This position is responsible for the effective management and coordination of Council’s Beach Services including strategic management, finance, human resources, risk management, promotion and marketing of water safety initiatives as well as providing direction to the day to day operations of Council’s Lifeguard Services.

You will partner with agencies on water safety services and activities and will promote constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the process. You will also be directly responsible for ensuring the safety of your team, everyone, every day, everywhere

You will have:

• Extensive experience in operational management, ideally in beach services, with a comprehensive understanding of strategic planning, finance, human resources, risk management, and marketing.
• Proven leadership skills demonstrated through the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional customer service, and effectively manage change within an organisation.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget development, monitoring, and resource allocation, with a track record of achieving efficiency gains and successful project management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders, manage media relations.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing organisational issues, including monitoring industry trends, developing and implementing strategies, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and organisational policies.
• Technical expertise in beach operations and industry standards, business development, and licensing agreements, with a commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge and networking with industry professionals.
• A thorough understanding of workplace health and safety legislation and practices, with a demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment and leading by example in WHS responsibilities.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as flex- you just need to ask!
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

Interested?

• For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.
• You will be prompted through the application to answer the essential requirements as outlined on Page 3
• Contact LMark Berriman, Senior Manager Sport and Recreation on (02) 4227 7429​

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 29 April 2024

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.