Aquatic Team Leader

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-timeDescriptionFixed-term to 23 March 2027Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.Working as part of the Aqua Jetty and Rockingham Aquatic Centre Operations teams, you will support the Assistant Coordinator (Operations) by always ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety procedures and standards of service.To be successful, you must possess well developed leadership skills, time management and conflict resolution skills. You have previous experience in a large aquatic facility, or similar, which involved you being tasked with supervising others and ensuring efficient operations.You must possess a current Aquatic Technical Operations Certificate (WA), LIWA Accreditation, Pool Lifeguard Certificate and up to date Provide First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:A sound knowledge of aquatic facility operation, programming and pool plant managementThe ability to set priorities, manage time, coordinate resources and monitor performanceAn ability to negotiate solutions to problems, and remain calm when dealing with complaintsExperience in staff supervision and building a collaborative work environmentExperience in a similar role leading an Aquatic Team in a large leisure facilityWe are offering a gross salary of $83,781 per annum, as well as:12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) servicesFlexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and up to two additional paid days of absence per annumAn information package, including the position description, is available on our website.Applications must be received by 4pm, Friday 28 November 2025.This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare