Lead One of Brisbane's Leading Aquatic Facilities
City Venue Management is seeking an experienced and passionate Aquatic Centre Manager to lead one of our established aquatic facilities in Jindalee.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven leader to oversee all aspects of facility operations while creating exceptional experiences for customers, developing high-performing teams and strengthening community connections.
More than just a facility management role, this position offers the opportunity to inspire your team, drive participation in aquatic programs and make a genuine difference in the health and wellbeing of your community.
Whether you're currently an Aquatic Centre Manager, Facility Manager, Leisure Centre Manager, Recreation Manager, or an experienced operational leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love This Role
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Play a key role in shaping the future of a community aquatic facility.
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Build a positive culture and develop a high-performing team.
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Make a genuine impact on community participation and customer experience.
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Join a growing organisation operating 40+ aquatic and recreation venues.
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Access genuine leadership development and career progression opportunities.
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Competitive salary package, Fitness Passport and team member benefits.
The Role
As Aquatic Centre Manager, you will be responsible for leading the overall operation of your facility, ensuring the highest standards of safety, customer experience, team engagement and operational performance.
You will:
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Lead and develop a diverse team of lifeguards, swim teachers and customer service professionals.
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Create a culture that reflects CVM's values and commitment to service excellence.
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Build strong relationships with customers, schools, sporting clubs and community stakeholders.
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Drive participation across learn-to-swim, aquatic recreation and community programs.
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Manage budgets, labour costs, compliance and operational performance.
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Ensure the facility is safe, welcoming and well-presented for the community.
About You
You are an energetic and visible leader who enjoys being present in operations, supporting your team and engaging with customers and community members.
You will bring:
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Leadership experience within aquatics, recreation, leisure, fitness, hospitality or customer-focused operations.
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A proven ability to build, coach and develop teams.
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Strong operational and commercial capability.
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Experience managing safety, compliance and risk.
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A passion for customer service and community engagement.
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The ability to lead through change and create positive outcomes.
Aquatic industry experience is highly desirable, however we are equally interested in exceptional leaders who share our passion for people, community and service.
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential
Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain
Current Pool Lifeguard Qualification or ability to obtain
Current CPR Certificate
Current First Aid Certificate
Highly Desirable
Aquatic Technical Operator qualification
About City Venue Management
At City Venue Management, our purpose is simple:
Creating experiences that delight and engage.
Everything we do is guided by our five truths:
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Fun and energy are contagious.
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New knowledge drives progression.
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Collaboration enables creativity.
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Simplicity allows agility.
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Maturity is not an age.
These truths shape how we lead, how we work together and how we serve our communities.
With more than 44 aquatic and recreation facilities across Queensland and New South Wales, we're proud to create places where people can connect, learn, be active and thrive.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
City Venue Management is committed to providing safe, inclusive and welcoming environments for children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain a valid Blue Card and comply with our Child Safe policies, procedures and Code of Conduct.
