About the role
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Joining us means more than just starting a job - it's about becoming a part of a supportive team that truly cares about its members and the community. We are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential offering development opportunities that can lead to a fulfilling career.
Imagine connecting with people, ensuring the safety of our patrons, and helping other master their swimming skills. You'll be the heart of our pools, creating a vibrant and engaging environment that everyone loves.
If you're ready for a rewarding role with great pay and the chance to make a real splash, apply now and see where a career with the council can take you!
How to Apply
- Already qualified? Begin your journey with us straight away.
- Not Yet Qualified? Enroll in your course today and start as soon as your qualified.Applications will be reviewed regularly with interviews to be held throughout March and April.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed below) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Lisa Galvin, Rostering Coordinator, lisa.galvin@penrith.city
Essential criteria
- Learn to Swim Qualification
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- NSW Working with Children Check
Commencing salary: $37.50- $43.40 per hour, incl. 25% casual loading, plus 11.5% Superannuation, and weekend penalties (where applicable)
This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that is committed to supporting flexibility and balance, ensuring safety and providing development opportunities for its employees.
Aquatics and Leisure provides a number of facilities including a gym, pools, and a hydrotherapy and rehabilitation centre to the residents of the Penrith Local Government Area. We are proud of our highly performing team who have won a number of recent state and national Austswim and Swim Australia awards.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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