Hourly rate $46.25 (inclusive casual loading)

As the Town Aquatic facilities are re-opening and the changes in the industry rapidly evolves in response to the impacts of Covid-19, so too do the opportunities for employment and professional development. The Town of Port Hedland (Town) is currently seeking to create a pool of suitably experienced and motivated aquatic professionals in order to deliver exceptional services to the community of Port Hedland.

Applicants will be selected from this pool to undertake one or a number of Duty Manager roles across South Hedland Aquatic Centre, Marquee Park Splash and Play Park and Gratwick Aquatic Centre.

This pool recruitment process will remain active for a period of six months.

What are the other benefits?

• Develop and nurture your skills and professional development
• Work in a friendly and supportive team
• Boost your knowledge of the Town’s facilities and services
• Boost the strength, breadth and diversity of your CV
• Meet new people in the community

What are the main duties?

• This role contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the aquatic facilities and the maintenance of Water Park which may include:
• Provide effective supervision of all patrons and ensure relevant Occupational Health and Safety standards are maintained.
• Contact water chemistry test and plant adjustments to ensure water quality complies with WA Health Department Standards
• Provide assistance to guests and attend to any emergency or first aid situations
• Ensure efficient management of the operation and activities of the Aquatic area of the South Hedland Aquatic Centre, Gratwick Aquatic Centre and Marquee Park Splash and Play.

Please refer to the position description for further information regarding this role.

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Have a positive approach to life and show initiative in seeking out new challenges. A good attitude is prerequisite
• Demonstrated communication skills with a high level of motivation and ability to motivate others
• Experience in local government or a large recreation facility is desirable but not mandatory
• Hold a current First Aid certificate
• Current National Police Clearance
• Ticket and qualifications as per role requirement.
• You must have the right to live and work in this location.

Other Conditions

Integrity and pre-employment checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for this position is not a current Town employee. Applicants will be chosen from the pool based upon their relevant skill-set and the requirements of the Town at that time.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.porthedland.wa.gov.au/employment

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” either by:

Email: recruitment@porthedland.wa.gov.au

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

In person: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

For further information please contact Human Resources on 08 9158 9300.

Applications close: 4:00pm Thursday 31 December 2020.

The Town of Port Hedland is Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.