Weekly Hours: 38 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $40.53 to $44.18 (Plus allowances and superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (This link will work on Council's website)

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the Orange Aquatic Centre

A purpose built facility completed in 2012, the Aquatic Centre boasts many features including heated indoor and outdoor pools and diving facilities, as well as beach volleyball and basketball courts and a kiosk and Café area.
Open all year round, with aqua aerobics, water polo and a large swim school on site, the Orange Aquatic Centre is a fantastic facility which stands out as an excellent environment to learn and enjoy one of life’s most important skills.

Job/Responsibilities

The Duty Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Aquatic Centre including supervision of staff, water quality, facility maintenance, customer service and work health and safety obligations.  At other times undertake daily operational tasks across the range of Aquatic Centre functions. This includes:

• Supervising all staff at the facility including directing and managing the daily work activities, compliance, scheduling rotations and breaks, assisting with lifeguard training and responding to any escalated issues
• Ensuring the opening and closure of the facility is undertaken in accordance with the required procedure/process
• Satisfactorily address any customer complaints
• Implement appropriate staff rosters, procedures and systems including calling in staff to cover any absences
• Assisting with general day to day operational duties e.g. lifeguarding as required
   

This position operates across a 7-day roster including starting as early as 5am and finishing as late as 8pm (9pm on Thursdays during Water Polo season).

Skills/Experience

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• Relevant previous experience in the supervision of staff
• Current Royal Life Saving Society Australia Pool Lifeguard Certificate 
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate
• Chemical Handling Certificate / Statement of Attainment or ability to acquire within 3 months
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with both staff and customers including effective conflict resolution skills
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check 

What can we offer?

• Additional week of leave while working across a 7-day roster
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives  

To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, call Aquatic Centre Manager, Rachael Stevens, on (02) 6393 3002 or email peopleandculture@orange.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.