2025.015 - Pool Attendant/Lifeguard (5 roles available)

THE POSITION: The Pool Attendant / Lifeguard is responsible for assisting the Aquatic Facility Supervisor (Senior Lifeguard) in the efficient operation of the Aquatic Facilities of the Leisure Centres within Fairfield City Council. Areas of responsibility include Pool Surveillance, security, performing Life Guarding duties, administering First Aid, maintaining cleanliness of buildings and grounds, setting up areas for scheduled activities and performing customer service duties.

ESSENTIAL:

• Pool Lifeguard Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• A current Working with Children Check Certificate.
• Good interpersonal skills, experience and commitment to customer service.
• An understanding of the principles of EEO and WHS.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.

DESIRABLE:

• Technical Operations Certificate.
• Experience in a large facility

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Fulltime position:

• 76 hours per fortnight on a weekly rotating roster
• This position is a Grade B, salary range is $58,484p.a. with progression to $68,468p.a. on demonstrated competencies, plus penalty rates for weekend work.
• A Uniform is provided
• Hours of Work: Between 4:45am to 11pm Monday to Sunday. However, commencing and finishing times will be flexible and depend on operational needs.
• Lines of Work: Tuesday – Saturday OR Sunday to Thursday
• Rotating roster between Prairiewood Leisure Centre, Fairfield Leisure Centre & Cabravale Leisure Centre

This position has been identified as ‘child related employment’ under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

FURTHER CONTACTS:  Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Steven Tran on 0448 368 123 or stran@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 2 March 2025 C.O.B.

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications must address the Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required in the Position Description. A Position Description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online, visit Council’s Website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au and select the Quick Link for Career Opportunities. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense. Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer.

PO BOX 21                                                                                         Bradley Cutts

FAIRFIELD NSW 1860                                                                      GENERAL MANAGER