VACANCY - Murray Bridge Swimming Centre
Administration Officer
Fixed Term Contract
Why Work With Us – Rural City of Murray Bridge
Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing councils and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly, and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.
We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused – from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference.
Just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our city blends regional charm with the benefits of a growing urban centre. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails, and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park and the award-winning Bridgeport Hotel. With easy access to Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula, and the Barossa Valley, it’s a place that truly offers something for everyone.
Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum into the future.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Administration Officer to join the Murray Bridge Swimming Centre for the 2025–2026 season.
Reporting to the Swimming Centre Manager, this role is responsible for the efficient coordination of the kiosk and reception area, ensuring:
- High-quality customer service
- Accurate financial transactions
- Stock control
- Facility bookings
You will also support the Swimming Centre Manager and Assistant Manager with administrative functions, including staff rostering, recruitment tasks, HR record keeping, and collating operational data via Retail Express to assist reporting and decision-making. A strong focus on work health and safety is essential, ensuring compliance with Work Health & Safety legislation and safe work practices
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Swimming Centre Manager, your responsibilities include:
- Delivering professional, welcoming frontline customer service at reception and kiosk.
- Processing transactions for entry, programs, and bookings.
- Operating and maintaining the POS system (Retail Express), including data accuracy, pricing, and invoicing for user groups and hire.
- Supporting kiosk operations through stock ordering, inventory control, and compliance with SA Health food safety standards.
- Assisting with staff rostering and coordination of kiosk/reception operations.
- Contributing to improvements in operational systems, procedures, and service delivery.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, Working with Children Check, and National Police Check.
- Experience supervising and rostering frontline teams in a busy, multi-functional environment.
- Practical knowledge of financial and administrative processes, including POS, invoicing, stock control, and procurement.
- Understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety compliance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally across diverse community groups.
What We Offer
- A progressive and rewarding workplace with a supportive team.
- Recognition and appreciation for your proactive, people-focused approach.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Family-friendly and flexible workplace policies.
- 24/7 Income Protection Insurance.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
The position is offered as a Full Time, fixed term contract at General Officer Level 4 in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $91,480.48 to $98,107.36 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.
How to Apply
A detailed position description for this role can located at https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the Swimming Centre Manager Andrew Bessant by email a.bessant@murraybridge.sa.gov.au or phone 08 8539 1462.
All applications must be submitted by 5pm 2 October 2025 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees, and a supporting cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.
If you believe you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!