Position Overview
Join the management team at Gladstone Aquatic Centre, Gladstone, QLD.
We are looking for an up‐and‐coming people leader to coach, inspire and lead from the front!
The role is ideal for someone who thrives on initiative, ownership, and building strong foundations following a successful transition. Gladstone Aquatic Centre is a multi‐use aquatic facility supporting a diverse and engaged community. The venue includes an outdoor 50m 8‐lane pool, an indoor heated 25m 5‐lane pool, and family‐friendly tots and splash pad zero‐depth water areas. The Centre delivers learn‐to‐swim programs, aquatic memberships, and works closely with contract partners including Council, swim clubs, physiotherapy and health care services, as well as managing group and sessional bookings.
As Manager you are fully accountable for the Centre's operational, financial and program deliverables. You will develop and execute plans through engagement with the venue's leadership team, key stakeholders and the local Council, and continue to drive the venue's overall success.
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure the safety and well‐being of visitors and employees through effective planning and oversight of policies, processes and procedures.
* Coach and develop leaders to deliver on KPIs through engagement, performance planning and individual development plans.
* Lead and drive a high‐performance, community‐minded culture through highly visible and hands‐on leadership and team engagement.
* Achieve budgeted performance targets.
* Maintain a high‐value relationship with the local Council.
* Recruit energetic and passionate employees as required to complement the team and the vision for the venue.
* Maintain facilities to approved standards in line with contract requirements.
About You
You will be an up‐and‐coming leader, who drives with vision and energy. You are passionate about leisure and want to join a growing organisation. You will be able to share insights into how you have successfully shaped high‐performance teams and translated that into business actions. You can easily articulate the link between employee engagement and exceptional business performance.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in managing similar‐sized, dynamic teams.
* Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation.
* Experience in planning and executing operational, financial and people plans to successful outcomes.
* Willingness to obtain CPR & First Aid certificate, National Police Check, Working with Children Check.
* Legal working rights in Australia.
* Ability to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.
About the Company
Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group, a fast‐growing leisure organisation operating 250 venues across Australia and New Zealand.
Child Safety
We are committed to providing a child‐safe environment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain CPR, First Aid, a National Police Check and a Working with Children check.
Inclusion and Accessibility
Belgravia Leisure is a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs – please reach out to us.
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