* Permanent / Full Time / 38 hours per week
* Salary: $60,812 - $68,355 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
* Located at the Bomaderry Aquatic Centre
* Applications close Monday, 12 January 2026 (at midnight)
About the RoleAre you passionate about aquatic safety, customer service, and leading by example? Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Leisure Centre Attendant to join our team at the Bomaderry Aquatic Centre. This is a dynamic and rewarding role in a modern facility serving the local community. As a Senior Leisure Centre Attendant, you will:
* Provide high-level customer service and public relations to pool users and contractors.
* Supervise and mentor lifeguards, kiosk staff, and learn-to-swim instructors.
* Maintain water quality and ensure safe operation of pool equipment and chemicals.
* Assist with kiosk operations including cash handling and banking.
* Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and security across the centre.
* Act as a role model for staff and contribute to a positive team culture.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
* Relevant Aquatic qualifications such as:
* Certificate III Aquatics Operations
* Current Pool Lifeguard Award
* Current Senior First Aid Certificate
* Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
* Class C Driver's Licence
* Current Working with Children Check
* Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
We're seeking a proactive team member with experience in lifeguarding, hospitality or fitness, strong customer service and communication skills, and a solid understanding of aquatic industry standards. You'll be confident using point-of-sale systems and Microsoft applications, and flexible to work a roster that includes weekends.
This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.
How to ApplyTo submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
3. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
4. What does customer service mean to you?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk, Medium Risk, High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on
Applications Close: Monday, 12 January 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Bree Ashford - Bomaderry Aquatic Centre Coordinator
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
* Generous leave entitlements
* Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Option of flexitime for indoor staff
* 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
* Flexible and remote working arrangements
* Novated lease arrangements available
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.