Job No: COH23912
Location: Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Location: DKHAC
Employment status: Temporary (12 months) Full-time 1.0 FTE - Vacancy 22 March 2027
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $93,872 to $96,788 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
This role contributes to the success of the City by coordinating and providing technical support for the day-to-day supervision, programming and delivery of aquatic programs at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, with a strong focus on compliance, customer engagement, consistent service delivery and continuous improvement.
Role accountabilities include:
Coordinating the day-to-day delivery of aquatic programs, including school swimming, Guardian, Child and Adult Aquatic programs, client assessments and aquatic staff supervision.
Leading, training, mentoring and rostering aquatic staff to support the safe, effective and professional delivery of programs and services.
Developing and improving aquatic programs, procedures and quality processes while ensuring compliance with relevant safety requirements, industry standards and organisational policies.
Providing professional advice on aquatic industry trends, programming, budget projections, fees and charges.
Supporting the promotion of aquatic services and ensuring customers receive accurate and consistent information about available programs and products.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Aquatic Coordinator Position Description
You are an experienced aquatic professional with strong industry knowledge and demonstrated experience coordinating programs and supporting the performance and development of staff.
You will bring well-developed planning, scheduling and people leadership skills, together with the ability to maintain high standards of safety, compliance and customer service. You are confident in developing and improving processes, managing competing priorities and leading a team through change and continuous improvement.
You will also have strong communication and report-writing skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff, customers, schools and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will hold, or be able to obtain or update where permitted:
An aquatic teaching qualification such as AUSTSWIM
Bronze Medallion certification
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation HLTAID009
Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
A current Driver Licence
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
Flexible work arrangements.
A wide range of leave entitlements.
Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
If you're passionate about our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Hannah Clear, Aquatic Coordinator, on 0473 138 051 or email [email protected]
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 22 November 2026.
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
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