Team Leader Aquatics

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family. Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• fixed term full time until March 2028

• 70 hours per fortnight

• the package: $90,530 to $107,959 plus superannuation per annum

• location: Grafton, NSW

• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance

• enjoy the benefits of flex time

About the role

Clarence Valley Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader Aquatics to support the day-to-day operations of the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre and the Yamba Community Pool. This is an exciting fixed-term opportunity through to 31 March 2028 for an aquatic professional who enjoys leading people, maintaining high safety standards and delivering exceptional customer service.

Reporting to the Coordinator Aquatics, you will oversee the daily operations of both facilities, providing leadership and support to lifeguards, supervisors, swim instructors and other aquatic staff. You will play a key role in maintaining water quality, coordinating rosters, supervising pool operations, ensuring compliance with legislative and safety requirements, and assisting with the delivery of aquatic programs and special events.

To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience supervising staff in an aquatic environment, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a strong understanding of pool safety, water quality management and the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations. Current Pool Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR and Working with Children certifications are essential, along with a commitment to providing safe, welcoming and enjoyable aquatic facilities for our community.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description

• Attach certificates and licences as listed in the essential requirements as a supporting document

• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.

• Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question

Q1. Describe your experience supervising staff in an aquatic facility. Include the size of the team you have led, the types of facilities you have worked in, and your responsibilities for the day-to-day operation of the centre.

Q2. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for staff and patrons. Describe your experience managing safety, responding to incidents and providing high-quality customer service in a busy aquatic environment following the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation (GSPO).

Q3. What different approaches have you used in talking with different people? How did you know you were getting your point across?

Q4. Tell us about a time you gave performance feedback. Please outline the steps you took to set performance standards and monitor their progress

Contact

Rachelle Passmore, Manager Open Spaces & Facilities on 02 6640 3532

Closing date

Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre and Yamba Community Pool, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.