Job Description
* Permanent, Part Time 19 hours per week
* $83,714 per annum plus Superannuation
* Join the Active Living team
Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
The Senior Administration and Promotions Officer will provide high quality administration support to the Leadership team in the management of strategic and operational requirement and marketing plan for Hume Leisure to activate, connect and empower our community to live healthier, more active lives.
What you'll be doing:
* Maintain high standards of aquatic safety, program delivery, and facilities in line with RLSS guidelines and Council policies
* Promote a strong safety-first culture, ensuring the wellbeing of all participants, staff, and facility users
* Deliver high-quality customer service by engaging with participants, families, schools, clubs, and community groups
* Ensure programs run efficiently and on schedule, including staffing, rostering, equipment setup, and pack-down
* Manage program administration, reporting, budgets, timesheets, and accurate record-keeping
* Support and collaborate with the Swim School Team Leader and Coordinator on staff supervision, training, and continuous improvement
The skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
* Experience in aquatic education, swim school operations, or community-based aquatic programs
* Strong knowledge of aquatic safety standards, emergency response procedures, and first aid requirements
* Proven ability to supervise staff, manage rosters, and support team performance
* Excellent customer service and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
* Strong organisational and administrative skills, including financial and data accuracy
* A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a safety-critical environment
Required Certifications & Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications relating to sport and recreational management or a similar field OR a less formal qualification with demonstrated skills and relevant experience in the coordination of an aquatic education program, including program development and the supervision of aquatic education program staff.
The incumbent is required to hold and maintain current qualifications in:
* AUSTSWIM 'Teacher of Swimming' Certificate and Water Safety Certificate
* Level 2 First Aid Certificate
* CPR Certificate
* Extensive experience in swim instruction.
* Experience in Administration/Customer Service in a similar centre or organisation
* Current level 2 First Aid qualifications and CPR qualifications.
* Current Physical Activity/Fitness Australia accreditation.
* Current valid driver's licence.
Why Hume City Council?
A leader in local government, we're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
We're better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
We're in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.