Aquatics & Community Recreation Trainee

12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Level 1 - $78, 766.54 per annum (incl $20,000 Port Hedland Allowance)

The Town

Let your career take-off with the Town of Port Hedland as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

The Role

As the Aquatics & Community Recreation Trainee, you will be responsible for supporting the various functions of the Aquatics Team in conjunction with the completion of a Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation.

Your role will include supporting the processing of the Aquatic Operations team administration while gaining experience in the Learn to Swim program, safe pool operations and aquatic supervision. You will work with the team to ensure all program equipment is maintained in a safe and workable condition and assist with the set up and pack down at events such as but not limited to carnivals, swim-meets, programs, external bookings and activities.

This position is based on a fixed-term opportunity of 12 months whilst you complete your Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation full time.

To be considered for this Traineeships you require:

• Completion of Year 12.
• Confident swimmer.

You will be joining the team at an exciting time as the Town embarks on a culture of change with embracing of a wide range of new technologies, a large capital works program, and a number of other projects that make the Town a desirable place to live and work.

For further information, please view the attached position description.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• Ability to gain a WA Working with Children Check Card.
• Ability to gain a Provide First Aid Certificate.
• Availability to attend in-house Royal Life Saving Society lifeguard training sessions.
• National Police Clearance
• Current 'C' class drivers license
• Rights to work in Australia

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary, the Aquatics and Community Recreation Trainee will be entitled to a range of benefits including:

• Certificate III Sport, Aquatics and Recreation - training costs paid by the Town of Port Hedland
• Dedicated study day per week
• Dedicated Trainee Support - we're committed to supporting you
• 6 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (receive an extra 17.5% on top of your base pay for every day taken as annual leave!)
• Wellness program (includes free gym membership, pool passes etc.)
• 11.5% Superannuation with a co-contribution scheme of up to 14%
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid personal leave
• Plus much more!

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721 | Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. Applicants who do not attach a cover letter may not be considered in the first round of shortlisting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact .au

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close 11.30pm Wednesday 7 May 2025

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.