The Australian Sports Commission is embarking on the Green and Gold decade. An exciting time filled with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We have an ambitious new Strategic Vision and we need the best players on our team to help us deliver real results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

Are you up for the challenge?

About the team – The AIS Aquatic Centre operates a diverse range of state-of-the-art facilities over a 7-day operating environment, including: 50m and 25m indoor heated pools, testing and training pool and Recovery Centre. These facilities are utilised by both High Performance and commercial programs, and the Centre is open to the public for individual use, with both pools also being available for hire for group use by schools, sporting clubs and other organisations.

About the role – An opportunity exists for a suitably qualified individual to assist the Pool Operations manager in coordinating day-to-day operations. In this position, under direction from the Pool Operations manager, you will be required to:

• Co-ordinate and supervise Pool Operators in the provision of lifeguarding and equipment and facility set-up/pack-down.
• Keep abreast of developments and trends in the aquatic and leisure industry to maintain the leading-edge profile of the Centre.
• Possess technical knowledge with regard to electronic timing systems and water quality.
• Guide, mentor and inspire employees to ensure a motivated, productive, and inclusive team environment.

About you –Required skills and qualification for the role.

• Current Royal Life Saving Pool Lifeguard
• Senior First Aid qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in operations of an aquatic, sporting, and/or recreational facility.
• Pool and Spa Operators certificate or willingness to obtain.

The successful applicant will be required to work on a rotating roster (4 on / 4 off) which includes weekends (you will receive the relevant penalty payments as outlined within the ASC Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027).

This position is offered as an ongoing position.

Why work with us?
We have offices located in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Across all locations, we offer:

• Options for flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances towards training based on individualised career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC L&D calendar for ongoing professional and career development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport, an information sharing platform for Sporting professionals.

Additionally, our Canberra campus offers:

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite facilities including café, dining hall, gym, and swimming pool.
• Priority placement for your children to access the award winning, onsite AIS Caretaker’s Cottage Childcare Centre.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact:

• Contact Officer: Shannon Salvestro, Pool Operations Manager
• Phone number: 02 62141460
• Email address: [email protected]

Eligibiliy

To be eligible for employment with the Australian Sports Commission, it is preferred that applicants are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and leading the way in Child Safety across the sports sector. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children People check to obtain employment.

Notes

• The ASC is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants that will work with children to undergo screening processes prior to appointment.
• Should a merit pool be established for this position, it may be used to fill ongoing or fixed term opportunities as they arise within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate to the Public Service Act 1999. The ASC accepts most leave liability and recognition of prior service if you are currently employed at a Commonwealth agency.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located, the Ngunnawal people and recognises any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the people of the Yugambeh Nation and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The ASC extends this acknowledgment to all the Traditional Custodians of the lands and First Nations peoples throughout Australia and would like to pay respects to all Elders past and present. The ASC recognises the outstanding contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to society and sport in Australia and celebrates the power of sport to promote reconciliation and reduce inequality.

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