• Part Time | 12 months | Future opportunities
• Generous Leave | Great Benefits | Supportive Team

City of Parramatta is a progressive council with 260,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Parramatta is a vibrant city, with a growing developing business district with a thriving community.

Central to our vision for an activated global city are the people – the artists, the sportspeople, communities, volunteers, participants, players, and cheering audiences.

The City of Parramatta manages and operates outdoor swimming facilities in Epping and Parramatta. An exciting opportunity exists for a 12 month, Part-Time position of Pool Duty Manager.



You will have a strong commitment to water safety, customer service, industry best practice and continuous improvement.

This role may lead to further opportunities, with Council opening additional centres in the near future!

Your responsibilities as Pool Duty Manager will include:

• Contribute individually and as part of a team of Duty Managers to efficient and effective operation of Councils swimming pools.
• Lead, organise and supervise a lifeguard Team.
• Liaise with, supervise, coordinate and control the activities, of hirers and the public within the pool enclosure.
• Maintain water quality in line with NSW Department of Health and other industry standards.
• Ensure a high level of communication, public relations and customer service to all pool users, including effectively resolving customer complaints and suggestions.
• Utilise effective risk management techniques to ensure the safety of staff, swimmers, customers, contractors & suppliers.
• Monitor and maintain on a day-to-day and periodic basis all filtration, recirculation and chemical dosing equipment to ensure its ongoing operation.
• Ensure consistent high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, maintenance and security within the pool surrounds.
• Liaise and cooperate with kiosk, swim school staff, user groups and contractors to ensure the harmonious operation of the centres.

Essential Qualifications:

• Current Australian Pool Lifeguards Certificate
• Pool Operations Certificate
• Current Australian First Aid Certificate
• NSW Working with Children Check

Desirable Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the operations of swimming centres
• Experience In the use of Links Modular Solutions software

What is on offer?

Rotational roster over 7 days- shifts mornings, afternoons and weekends - 15hrs per week.

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $87,140.38 to $92,077.03 pro-rata (salary + super).

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ali Minoosepehr on (02) 9806 5734.

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers. Applications close 9pm 24th October 2022 (or beforehand if a sufficient number of applicants has applied) and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A copy of a valid Working with Children Clearance must be presented at Interview and will be validated during pre-employment checks.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.



City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity, and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, gender diverse, LGBTIQ, veterans and culturally diverse communities to join Council. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.



Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

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