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About Hindmarsh Shire
Located in western Victoria’s beautiful Wimmera region, Hindmarsh Shire sits between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Western Highway, bordered by the Little Desert and Wyperfeld National Parks. Here, you can enjoy a rural lifestyle with the benefits of a regional city nearby.
Our shire is home to friendly communities across Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow, and Jeparit, offering great local schools, safe neighbourhoods, and a relaxed pace of life. Explore scenic walking and cycling trails along rivers, lakes, and wetlands or enjoy vibrant local cafés, bakeries, and boutique shops – there is something for everyone.
Join our small, values-driven team delivering services to over 5,500 residents across 7,500 km² - and discover a place where community, opportunity, and lifestyle come together.
Hindmarsh Shire Council currently has the following vacancy:
Team Leader Pools and Recreation Facilities
Permanent Full Time
Salary commencing at $39.06 per hour (plus superannuation)
Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking an organised, community-focused and safety-conscious Team Leader Pools and Recreation Facilities to oversee the day-to-day operation of Council’s four outdoor swimming pools and support recreation facility management across the Shire. Reporting to the Coordinator Facilities, this role is responsible for leading lifeguard personnel, coordinating rosters, supporting pool season preparation and closure, maintaining safe and welcoming aquatic facilities, and assisting with recreation facility audits, maintenance priorities and user group support during the off-season.
The successful applicant will have strong leadership and communication skills, sound judgement in relation to safety, and demonstrated experience in aquatic, leisure or recreation facility operations. Experience supervising staff, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining accurate operational records will be highly regarded.
This is a permanent full-time position working 152 hours per four-week cycle. Hours will be provided through a monthly roster and may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends during the pool season.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and a response specifically addressing the key selection criteria to [email protected] :
- Pool Lifeguard and First Aid qualifications or ability to obtain is required
- Pool Plant Operators Certificate (Aquatic Technical Operator Certificate) is preferred
- Experience supervising a team of staff in an aquatic and leisure/recreation services environment carrying out daily operational duties
- Ability to provide effective customer service and respond to enquiries from the community in a positive and professional manner
- Demonstrated understanding of Occupational Health and Safety principles as they apply to aquatic environments
- Must have sound judgement in relation to safety and escalation of issues
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a friendly and approachable manner
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, police check and Working with Children Check
- Current Australian Driver License
Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.
Applications close Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 12:00noon.
For enquiries on this position, please contact Aiden Dent, Coordinator Facilities on (03) 5391 4444.
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
