Project Officer - Swimming Pools

• Part time (0.8 FTE), Ongoing
• Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 (pro rata) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The role

Utilising your knowledge of swimming pool plant and equipment and project and contract management skills, you will:

• Undertake a key role in effective planning of maintenance, servicing and renewal programs for swimming pool plant, equipment and structures
• Develop initial concept designs and estimates for planned and future capital works projects to a broad range of council owned buildings, aquatic facilities and structures
• Develop and deliver a variety of minor and medium capital works projects and service programs
• Provide technical expertise to ensure all projects delivered meet regulatory and compliance requirement

This role has a strong focus on our swimming pools, but will also support projects relating to other council owned buildings and structures.

About You

To be successful in this varied role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge and experience with swimming pool plant and equipment
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated experience in the development, management and delivery of both minor and medium capital works projects
• Strong understanding of aquatic facilities, plant & equipment asset management or maintenance
• Sound understanding of principles of OH&S Law and practice in relation to the use of contractors
• Current understanding and awareness of current building regulations, standards and practises
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

A satisfactory police check, employee working with children check and drivers licence is required for this role.

Benefits

• Part time position with flexible and hybrid work options | Annual salary increases
• Base hourly rate $47.93 + super | Contribute to our community | Work close to home
• Paid parental leave| Purchased leave | Study leave | Training & development opportunities

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Edward Castle, Senior Project Officer, 0460 313 929.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by Thursday 19 February 2026.