Aquatic Coordinator (9263)

Group and Team: Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre - Hobart
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $88,483 to $96,733 per annum + 13% superannuation. 

• Build and shape a positive team culture
• Free membership to Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre

About the role

This role supports the City's success by coordinating and providing technical assistance for the daily supervision, programming, and delivery of aquatic programs at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC). It ensures compliance, fosters engagement, maintains consistent service delivery, and drives continuous improvement.

Role accountabilities include: 

• Responsibility and accountability for the operational aspects of the DKHAC Aquatic team 
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, audit processes, and key performance indicators for the DKHAC Aquatic areas
• Manage and oversee continuous improvement of process and procedures

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You will have proven experience in a similar role in leading, coaching, mentoring, developing, and supporting a high-performance culture, with strong aquatic industry knowledge. In addition, you will have an aquatic teaching qualification such as AUSTSWIM and Bronze Medallion certification and Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.  If you have a can do attitude and want to work in a friendly team environment, this could be the role for you.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service. 
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you're passionate about aquatics and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact [Add Name], [add Position Title], on03 6222 6999   or email nick.canals@hobartcity.com.au 

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 30 March 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.